Nervous System

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A nerve cell is called a

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neurons

Front

The part of the brain that processes memories and stores them long term is called the

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hippocampus

Front

What is true about nerves?

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Nerves all have different jobs - some only send messages TO the brain and spinal cord while others only send messages AWAY from the brain and spinal cord.

Front

This is part of our central nervous system and is the 'control center' of the body. It controls body functions.

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Brain

Front

The nerves in your legs are part of the ____ nervous system.

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Peripheral

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What is the central nervous system composed of?

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The brain and spinal cord.

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What is the function of the spinal cord?

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

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What are the two main types of nerves?

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Sensory nerves and motor nerves.

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What do sensory nerves do?

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They carry signals from sensory receptors to the brain.

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What do motor nerves do?

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They carry signals from the brain to muscles and glands.