Nervous System

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What are the 3 main parts of the Nervous System?

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Brain, Spinal Cord, Neurons

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What makes up the Central Nervous System?

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Brain and Spinal Cord

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What is paralysis?

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Loss of feeling or unable to move some body parts

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What is considered the command center of the nervous system?

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Brain

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What is the function of Neurons?

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Neurons transmit signals throughout the body.

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What is the role of the Spinal Cord?

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The Spinal Cord connects the brain to the rest of the body and transmits signals.

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What are voluntary actions?

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Actions that are under conscious control, such as walking or talking.

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What are involuntary actions?

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Actions that occur without conscious control, such as breathing or heartbeats.

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What is the Peripheral Nervous System?

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The part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord, including nerves.

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What is a reflex action?

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An automatic response to a stimulus, such as pulling your hand away from a hot surface.