NERVOUS SYSTEM

Front

What is the function (JOB) of the nervous system?

Back

to send and receive messages

Front

What is the function (job) of a nerve cell?

Back

To carry messages to and from the brain

Front

A nerve cell is called a

Back

neuron

Front

The nervous system is composed of the ___, ___, and ___.

Back

brain, spinal cord, nerves

Front

This part of our central nervous system connects the brain to the rest of the body.

Back

Spinal Cord

Front

The bone that surrounds and protects the brain.

Back

Skull

Front

What sense organ is responsible for our sense of TOUCH?

Back

Skin

Front

What do the MOTOR nerves do?

Back

carry messages FROM the brain to muscles

Front

Identify the stimulus (cause) from the following: Feeling Thirsty, drinking water, blinking

Back

Feeling Thirsty

Front

Identify the response (effect) from the following: hunger, thirst, drinking water.

Back

drinking water