Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

12. The Central Nervous System

The Cerebrum

Anatomy & Physiology

12. The Central Nervous System

The Cerebrum

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Multiple Choice

A spinal reflex is a rapid, involuntary response to a stimulus. Tala has an issue with motor areas of her brain. Will her spinal reflexes still function?

No, because the motor areas control all movement.

No, because an issue with the motor areas is likely to prohibit the sensory areas from working.

Yes, because the sensory and association areas can initiate movement when motor areas are injured.

Yes, because spinal reflexes are involuntary, and the motor areas are responsible for voluntary movement.

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Understand the concept of a spinal reflex: A spinal reflex is an automatic response to a stimulus that does not require input from the brain. It involves a direct pathway through the spinal cord.

Identify the role of motor areas in the brain: The motor areas of the brain are primarily responsible for voluntary movements, which are conscious and intentional actions.

Differentiate between voluntary and involuntary movements: Spinal reflexes are involuntary, meaning they occur without conscious thought and do not require the motor areas of the brain.

Consider the independence of spinal reflexes: Since spinal reflexes are mediated by the spinal cord and do not require brain input, they can still function even if there is an issue with the motor areas of the brain.

Conclude that spinal reflexes will still function: Despite Tala's issue with the motor areas of her brain, her spinal reflexes will continue to operate because they are involuntary and do not depend on the motor areas responsible for voluntary movement.