Central Nervous System

Front

Cerebrum

Back

Controls decision making and judgment.

Front

Which side of the body does the yellow part of this brain control?

Back

Left side of the body.

Front

What is done automatically without thinking?

Back

Reflex Action.

Front

Brain Stem

Back

Controls body's automatic functions (Examples: blood pumping, digestion).

Front

Thalamus

Back

Receives signals and sends them to the correct part of your body.

Front

What is the main function of the Central Nervous System?

Back

To control and coordinate all body activities.

Front

What are neurons?

Back

Cells that transmit information throughout the body.

Front

What is a reflex action?

Back

An automatic response to a stimulus.

Front

What does the spinal cord do?

Back

Transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Front

What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

Back

Cerebellum.