Nervous System

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What is the main function of the nervous system?

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The main function of the nervous system is to deliver messages to the brain.

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Which system is most closely associated with the brain?

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The nervous system.

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What is the spinal cord?

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The spinal cord is a bundle of wire-like nerves threaded through the backbones, through which electrical messages travel between the brain and body.

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What are the three main parts of the nervous system?

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The three main parts of the nervous system are the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

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Which systems does the nervous system work with to direct behavior and movement?

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The nervous system works with the skeletal and muscular systems.

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What is the role of neurons in the nervous system?

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Neurons are the basic building blocks of the nervous system that transmit information throughout the body.

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What is the difference between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system?

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The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system includes all the nerves outside the central nervous system.

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What is a reflex action?

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A reflex action is an automatic response to a stimulus that does not require conscious thought.

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What is the function of the brain in the nervous system?

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The brain processes information, coordinates responses, and is responsible for higher functions such as thinking and memory.

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What are sensory neurons?

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Sensory neurons are responsible for carrying signals from sensory receptors to the central nervous system.