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Which three pairs of descending tracts make up the corticospinal pathway?
12. The Central Nervous System
Introduction to the Central Nervous System
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Which of the following actions does the central nervous system play a role in?
A
Trying to remember the answer to an anatomy and physiology question.
B
Coordinating your skeletal muscles to catch and throw a ball.
C
Deciding what you want to have for dinner.
D
All of the above.
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Understand that the central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord, which are responsible for processing information and controlling most functions of the body and mind.
Recognize that trying to remember information, such as an answer to a question, involves cognitive processes that are managed by the brain, a key component of the CNS.
Acknowledge that coordinating skeletal muscles to perform actions like catching and throwing a ball requires motor control and integration of sensory information, tasks that are handled by the CNS.
Consider that making decisions, such as choosing what to have for dinner, involves higher-order thinking and decision-making processes, which are functions of the brain within the CNS.
Conclude that all the actions listed involve the CNS, as it plays a crucial role in memory, motor coordination, and decision-making, leading to the understanding that the correct answer is 'All of the above.'
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