Central Nervous System: Brain and Spinal Cord

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Central Nervous System: Brain and Spinal Cord: Overview

This topic discusses the components of the central nervous system. It describes the parts of the forebrain- cerebrum, hypothalamus and olfactory lobes. It also highlights the function of spinal cord.

Important Questions on Central Nervous System: Brain and Spinal Cord

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Assertion: Cerebrospinal fluid is present throughout the central nervous system.
Reason: Cerebrospinal fluid has no such functions.

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Define grey matter in central nervous system.

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_____ conduct messages from the skin and muscles to the brain. 

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The central canal of the spinal cord contains cerebrospinal fluid.

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Write a note on grey matter present in spinal cord and brain.

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What are the functions of the spinal cord?

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Which of the following organ is protected by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

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What are the functions of cerebrospinal fluid?

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Where is the grey matter found?

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Brain is protected by pericardium.

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_____ is the largest part of the brain.

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The cerebrum is divided into two halves, known as _____.