The Nervous System

Front

True or False: The nervous system works only when you are awake.

Back

False

Front

The part of the brain responsible for regulating breathing and heart rate is the __________.

Back

brainstem

Front

What part of the nervous system is known as the 'second brain' because of its large number of neurons?

Back

The gut

Front

What type of cell is responsible for transmitting messages in the nervous system?

Back

Neuron

Front

Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

Back

Cerebellum

Front

What is the main function of the nervous system?

Back

To transmit signals between different parts of the body and coordinate responses.

Front

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

Back

Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).

Front

What is a neuron?

Back

A neuron is a specialized cell that transmits nerve impulses.

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Front

What is the role of the spinal cord in the nervous system?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of the cerebrum?

Back

The cerebrum is responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, action, and emotion.