L5: Control and Information Processing

Front

What is the control center of the body that allows us to move and react to stimuli?

Back

The nervous system.

Front

What is the tube-like structure made of neurons that sends messages between the brain and the body?

Back

Spinal Cord.

Front

Do plants respond to stimuli in their environment?

Back

True.

Front

Which part of the nervous system controls involuntary actions like heartbeat and breathing?

Back

Autonomic System.

Front

What part of the nervous system contains sensory and motor neurons that transmit information between the brain, spinal cord, and body?

Back

Peripheral Nervous System.

Front

What is the main function of the nervous system?

Back

To gather, process, and respond to information.

Front

What are neurons?

Back

Nerve cells that transmit information throughout the nervous system.

Front

What is the difference between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system?

Back

The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system includes all other neural elements.

Front

What is a stimulus?

Back

Any change in the environment that can provoke a response.

Front

What is the role of sensory receptors in the nervous system?

Back

To detect stimuli and send information to the brain.