Asked by Naomi Murungu on Jul 04, 2024
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Which of the following is a long bundle of neurons that functions as a carrier of messages from the body to the brain and from the brain to the body and is responsible for certain reflexes?
A) spinal cord
B) cerebellum
C) somatic nervous system
D) amygdala
Somatic Nervous System
A part of the peripheral nervous system associated with voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles and the reception of external stimuli.
Spinal Cord
A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brain and is encased in the vertebral column; it is a crucial part of the central nervous system.
Amygdala
A structure in the brain involved in emotion regulation, emotional memory, and responses to fear.
- Ascertain the function of the spinal cord in facilitating reflex actions and in the communication process between the brain and the body.
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Madison PappasJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The spinal cord is a long bundle of neurons that carries messages to and from the brain, as well as responsible for certain reflexes. The cerebellum is a region of the brain that is responsible for coordination and balance, not for carrying messages. The somatic nervous system is a part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements, but it is not a long bundle of neurons. The amygdala is a region of the brain that is involved in emotions and memory, not for carrying messages.
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the function of the spinal cord in facilitating reflex actions and in the communication process between the brain and the body.