The Central Nervous System question and answers graded

The Central Nervous System question and answers graded What is the central nervous system? - correct answer The central nervous system is that part of the nervous system that consists of the brain, brain stem, and spinal cord. Function of the CNS: - correct answer - Receives, interprets and processes information from the peripheral nervous system -The CNS is the main control center of the body - it takes in sensory information, organizes and synthesizes data, then provides direction for motor output to the rest of the body. What is the cerebrum? - correct answer Largest part of the brain, in control of motor and sensory functions and mental functions such as consciousness, thought, reason, emotion, and memory. Cerebellum - correct answer Part of the hindbrain in vertebrates. It lies between the brainstem and the cerebrum, and plays an important role in sensory perception, motor output, balance and posture. What is the Brain Stem? - correct answer The brainstem is the region of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord. It consists of the midbrain, medulla oblongata, and the pons. The brainstem coordinates motor control signals sent from the brain to the body. What is the Spinal Cord? - correct answer A thick, whitish cord of nerve tissue. It extends from the brain stem through the spine, with nerves branching off to various parts of the body. Function: To relay information to and from your brain. Cerebrospinal fluid - correct answer Surrounds the brain and the spinal cord and also circulates within the cavities (called ventricles). The cerebrospinal fluid circulates between 2 meningeal layers called the pia matter and the arachnoid (or pia-arachnoid membranes).