Nervous System

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What is the function of the nervous system?

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To control and coordinate body functions and systems.

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What is the spinal cord?

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A rope-like bundle of nerves that is the main pathway for information.

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What part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination?

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Cerebellum.

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What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

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

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What is a neuron?

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A nerve cell with a unique structure for receiving and passing on information.

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What is the role of sensory neurons?

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To carry signals from sensory receptors to the central nervous system.

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What is the role of motor neurons?

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To carry signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands.

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What is the brain stem responsible for?

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Regulating vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.

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What is a reflex action?

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An automatic response to a stimulus that does not involve conscious thought.

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What is the function of the cerebrum?

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To control higher brain functions such as thought, memory, and voluntary movement.