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
You might also like to view...
An ulcer is an area of the skin in which the surface has eroded
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
What factor would contribute to a client having a high hemoglobin count?
1. Being a female 2. Living at high altitudes 3. Being of African-American decent 4. All of the above
Field studies suggest that living and exercising at high altitude
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.
Otolaryngologist: __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word