Multiple Choice
What is the primary function of the Broca's area in the brain?
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12. The Central Nervous System
Introduction to the Central Nervous System
Multiple Choice
Which functional division of the nervous system controls skeletal muscle contractions?
A
Central nervous system
B
Enteric nervous system
C
Somatic nervous system
D
Autonomic nervous system
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Identify the main divisions of the nervous system: Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).
Understand that the Peripheral Nervous System is further divided into the Somatic Nervous System and the Autonomic Nervous System.
Recognize that the Somatic Nervous System is responsible for voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.
Note that the Autonomic Nervous System controls involuntary functions and is divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
Conclude that the functional division of the nervous system that controls skeletal muscle contractions is the Somatic Nervous System.
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