Discuss the differences between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system


• 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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1. Being a female 2. Living at high altitudes 3. Being of African-American decent 4. All of the above

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A. depresses immune function and increases the risk of upper respiratory tract infection. B. does not influence immune function. C. improves immune function by increasing killer cells. D. improves immune function by increasing the levels of circulating antibodies.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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