12. The Central Nervous System

Which part of the brain controls breathing and heartbeat?

Why are ganglia and nerves not surrounded by protective structures like the meninges of the central nervous system (CNS)?

The anterior corticospinal tracts innervate which of the following?

In the sheep brain, what is the primary function of the superior and inferior colliculi?

Which of the following best describes a primary function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the central nervous system?

Which of the following is a function of the occipital lobes in the brain?

Which skills are typically associated with the right hemisphere of the brain for most individuals?

The processing center of a visceral reflex is the __________.

What is the main function of the reticular formation in the central nervous system?

Which of the following is true of the reticular activating system?

Which of the following is not part of the brainstem?

Which part of the limbic system plays a key role in the emotions of fear and aggression?

Damage to which area of the spinal cord is most likely to result in paraplegia?

Which of the following structures contains cerebrospinal fluid?

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?