Ralphie Strikes a Nerve

Front

What is the main organ that contains one hundred billion neurons?

Back

Brain

Front

What type of functions does the medulla oblongata control?

Back

Automatic functions such as breathing.

Front

What part of a neuron receives signals from other neurons?

Back

Dendrites

Front

What must the brain do before performing an action?

Back

Think about it, plan how to do it, and then control it.

Front

What are the noodle-shaped structures that send orders from the brain to the body?

Back

Neurons

Front

What is a neuron?

Back

A nerve cell that transmits signals in the body.

Front

What is the function of the brain?

Back

To process information and control actions.

Front

What is the role of dendrites in a neuron?

Back

To receive messages from other neurons.

Front

What does the term 'automatic functions' refer to?

Back

Functions that happen without conscious thought, like breathing.

Front

How do neurons communicate with each other?

Back

Through electrical and chemical signals.