Nervous System

Front

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

Back

To transmit signals between different parts of the body and coordinate bodily functions.

Front

What is a stimulus in the context of the nervous system?

Back

A change in the environment that elicits a response from the nervous system.

Front

What is a response in the context of the nervous system?

Back

An action or change in behavior resulting from a stimulus.

Front

What is the role of the brain stem?

Back

It controls vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Front

What connects the brain to the spinal cord?

Back

The brain stem.

Front

What is the spinal cord's function?

Back

To transmit messages between the brain and the rest of the body.

Front

TRUE or FALSE: All nerves have the same function.

Back

FALSE. Different nerves have different functions, such as sensory, motor, or mixed.

Front

What are sensory nerves responsible for?

Back

Carrying sensory information from the body to the brain.

Front

What are motor nerves responsible for?

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Carrying signals from the brain to muscles to initiate movement.

Front

What is the central nervous system composed of?

Back

The brain and spinal cord.