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Test Your Knowledge Are you familiar with the human nervous system? This is your chance to put your knowledge to the ultimate test. Prove your brainpower by tackling the tricky questions in our quiz. Give it a go! No cheating, please!
Among other elements, the central nervous system encompasses… A. the cerebrum, the spinal cord, and the sciatic nerve. B. the cerebrum, the trigeminal nerve, and the spinal cord. C. the cerebrum, the cerebellum, and the spinal cord. D. the cerebellum, the spinal cord, and the sciatic nerve.
The autonomic nervous system controls… A. the function of internal organs, e.g. breathing, digestion, and heartbeat. B. the computer in an electrical car. C. the motor skills. D. the sensory system.
The sympathetic nervous system is… A. a really understanding person. B. part of the autonomic nervous system. C. part of the sciatic nerve. D. a cranial nerve responsible for facial expressions.
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Paraplegia may result from damage to… A. the bone marrow. B. the parasympathetic nervous system. C. the spinal cord. D. the spinal column.
“Liquor cerebrospinalis” is a term for… A. a sweet, alcoholic beverage. B. one of the three cerebral membranes. C. the fluid, surrounding the brain and the spinal cord. D. a cerebral haemorrhage.
What is the average weight of the adult human spinal cord? A. 35 grams B. 95 grams C. 215 grams D. 330 grams
