Human Brain and Nervous System

Human Brain and Nervous System

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Biology

10th Grade

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Prasanna Kumar Dhala

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main function of the spinal cord?

Back

The spinal cord is made up of nerves that supply information for thinking and is part of the central nervous system, which coordinates reflex actions and voluntary actions.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What constitutes the central nervous system?

Back

The brain and spinal cord constitute the central nervous system.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the brain communicate with muscles?

Back

The brain sends messages to muscles through the peripheral nervous system, which includes cranial nerves from the brain and spinal nerves from the spinal cord.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three major parts of the brain?

Back

The fore-brain, mid-brain, and hind-brain.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main function of the fore-brain?

Back

The fore-brain is the main thinking part of the brain, responsible for receiving sensory impulses and controlling voluntary muscle movements.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do we know when we have eaten enough?

Back

The sensation of feeling full is due to a hunger center in a separate part of the fore-brain.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What controls involuntary actions like heartbeats and digestion?

Back

The mid-brain and hind-brain control involuntary actions, with the medulla in the hind-brain managing actions like blood pressure, salivation, and vomiting.

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