Multiple Choice
Which major structure of the central nervous system is responsible for processing sensory information, coordinating movement, and serving as the center of intelligence and emotion?
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12. The Central Nervous System
Introduction to the Central Nervous System
Multiple Choice
The processing center of a visceral reflex is the __________.
A
effector organ
B
central nervous system
C
sensory receptor
D
autonomic ganglion
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the concept of a visceral reflex: A visceral reflex is an involuntary response that regulates the function of internal organs. It involves sensory input, processing, and motor output.
Identify the components of a visceral reflex arc: These include the sensory receptor, afferent neuron, processing center, efferent neuron, and effector organ.
Focus on the processing center: The processing center is responsible for integrating sensory information and generating a response. In the case of visceral reflexes, this occurs in the central nervous system (CNS).
Eliminate incorrect options: The effector organ is the target of the reflex, not the processing center. The sensory receptor detects stimuli, and the autonomic ganglion is involved in transmitting signals but does not process them.
Conclude that the central nervous system (CNS) is the processing center for visceral reflexes, as it integrates sensory input and coordinates the appropriate motor response.
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