Nervous System

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What is the nervous system responsible for?

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The nervous system is responsible for sending, receiving, and processing information throughout the body.

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What are stimuli?

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Stimuli are changes in the environment that are detected by the senses and can provoke a response from the nervous system.

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What does the spinal cord do?

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The spinal cord transmits messages between the brain and the rest of the body.

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What is the role of the brain?

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The brain controls both voluntary and involuntary actions in the body.

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What is the brain stem?

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The brain stem is the part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord and controls basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.

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True or False: The brain only reacts to problems after they occur.

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True. The brain often waits for problems to happen before responding.

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What protects the spinal cord?

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The spine (vertebral column) protects the spinal cord.

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What are the main parts of the nervous system?

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

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What is a neuron?

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A neuron is a specialized cell that transmits nerve impulses.

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What is the function of sensory neurons?

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Sensory neurons carry signals from sensory receptors to the central nervous system.