Question

1.The role of spinal cord in nervous system was studied largely by _____ centuries?

2.Animals were shown to have the ability to respond to stimuli even when the brain is removed by_____ scientists?

3.What are the functions of spinal cord?

4.How many pairs of cranial nerves are present in cranium?

5.Which root of spinal cord are important to control muscular activity?

Answer 1

1.Between 14^th to 18^th centuries

2.Ivan Pavlov

3. Motor Functions - directs the body’s voluntary muscle movements.

 Autonomic Functions – regulates digestion, body temperature, heart rate urination, and blood pressure.

 Sensory Functions – monitors sensation of pain, pressure, touch and temperature.

4.There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves; Olfactory nerve, optic nerve, vagus nerve, facial nerve, trochlear nerve, abducens nerve, trigeminal nerve, oculomotor nerve, hypoglossal nerve, accessory nerve, glossopharyngeal nerve, vestibulocochlear nerve.

5.Axial control.