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What does the somatic nervous system do

it controls the voluntary movements of the skeletal muscles

what is the spinal cord

a bundle of nerves that connects the brain to all other parts of the body

what is the peripheral nervous system

all the other nerves that are not in the central nervous system

what is the cauda equina

at the end of the spinal cord where the nerves become unbundled

what is the nervous system made of

brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves

what are the two divisions of the nervous system?

central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system

What are the 3 divisions of the brain

cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem

What are the two functions of the nervous system

controls and coordinates functions throughout the body and directs the body's response to changes in the environment

what does the autonomic nervous system do

it controls the involuntary muscles

what is the brain stem

located below the cerebrum, It connects the brain to the spinal cord. It regulates the flow of information between the rest of the brain and the body. The brain stem is separated into the parts, the pons, midbrain, and the medulla oblongata. The pons and midbrain are located at the top of it. The medulla oblongata is located at the bottom of it.

What is the cerebrum

the largest division of the brain, It is divided into a left and right hemisphere. Each side of the brain controls functions of the opposite side of the body.

what is the cerebellum

the second largest region of the brain. It is located at the back of the brain. It controls coordination and balance of the body's muscles. However, the command to move muscles come from the cerebrum.

what is the central nervous system

the system that connects the brain to the spinal cord


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