Asked by Alexis Dupont on Jul 03, 2024
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The __________ transmits messages between the brain and the peripheral nervous system.
A) spinal cord
B) medulla
C) pons
D) corpus callosum
Peripheral Nervous System
The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.
Spinal Cord
A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brainstem to the lower back, conducting nerve impulses between the brain and the rest of the body.
Corpus Callosum
The thick band of nerve fibers that connects the two cerebral hemispheres and makes possible the transfer of information and the synchronization of activity between the hemispheres.
- Determine the significance of the spinal cord in the management of reflex responses and in signaling between the brain and the body.
Verified Answer
AE
Ashley Espinoza7 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The spinal cord is responsible for transmitting sensory information to the brain and motor commands from the brain to the rest of the body. The medulla, pons, and corpus callosum are important structures in the brain, but they do not directly transmit messages between the brain and the peripheral nervous system.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the significance of the spinal cord in the management of reflex responses and in signaling between the brain and the body.