Nervous System

Front

What are the three parts that make up the Central Nervous System?

Back

Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerves

Front

What part of the Nervous System includes smaller neurons that gather information from the body?

Back

The Peripheral Nervous System

Front

What is any change inside or outside your body that causes a response?

Back

Stimulus

Front

Which system controls everything you do?

Back

Nervous system

Front

What is a message carried by a nerve cell called?

Back

Impulse

Front

What is the main function of the brain?

Back

To process information and control actions.

Front

What are neurons?

Back

Cells that transmit nerve impulses.

Front

What is the role of the spinal cord?

Back

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

Front

What is a reflex?

Back

An automatic response to a stimulus.

Front

What is the difference between the Central Nervous System and the Peripheral Nervous System?

Back

CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord; PNS includes all other nerves.