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Natavia Elder
on Nov 06, 2024
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In a tragic diving accident,Andrew damaged his spinal cord.As a result,his legs were paralyzed.Andrew's injury was located in his
A) somatic nervous system.
B) autonomic nervous system.
C) sympathetic nervous system.
D) central nervous system.
Central Nervous System
The part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out nerve signals.
Somatic Nervous System
A part of the peripheral nervous system responsible for voluntary movements of muscles and the reception of external stimuli.
Autonomic Nervous System
The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate, consisting of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.
- Discern the functions attributed to the central and peripheral nervous systems.
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Learning Objectives
- Discern the functions attributed to the central and peripheral nervous systems.