Nervous System

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What makes up the Central Nervous System?

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Brain and Spinal Cord.

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What does the nervous system do?

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Carries messages back and forth between your brain and the rest of your body.

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What structure is grey and controls conscious thought and memory?

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Cerebrum.

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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 is the function of Neurons?

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Neurons transmit information throughout the body.

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What is the role of the Cerebellum?

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The Cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements and balance.

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What is an involuntary action?

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An action that occurs without conscious control, such as breathing.

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What is the Brain Stem responsible for?

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The Brain Stem controls basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.

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What is the Peripheral Nervous System?

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The Peripheral Nervous System connects the Central Nervous System to the rest of the body.

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What are sensory neurons?

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Sensory neurons carry signals from sensory receptors to the Central Nervous System.