Discuss the differences between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
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• Central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord. Responsible for memory, awareness, reasoning (cerebrum), motor coordination (cerebellum), vital functions (medulla)• Peripheral nervous system consists of the somatic (control skeletal muscles) and autonomic (regulates blood pressure, sweating, and involuntary body functions) nervous systems
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A. sarcomere B. fasciculus C. myofibril D. myosin filament E. actin filament
As stroke occurs when
A. the heart beats irregularly. B. blood supply to the heart not enough for increased exertion. C. blood circulation to the brain is blocked or disrupted. D. strep throat is not treated early enough and it damages the heart.
The right ventricle of the heart
A. receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs. B. receives oxygen-poor blood from the body. C. pumps oxygen-poor blood to the lungs. D. pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body.
A placental disorder in which the placenta is low-lying and positioned between the baby's head and the internal os of the cervix is called placenta ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).