Nervous System

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What protects the brain?

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The skull is the bony structure that protects the brain.

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What is the main function of the nervous system?

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The main function of the nervous system is to deliver messages to the brain.

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What is the central nervous system (CNS) made of?

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The central nervous system (CNS) is made of the brain and spinal cord.

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What is the spinal cord?

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The spinal cord is a bundle of wire-like nerves threaded through the backbones, through which electrical messages travel between the brain and body.

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What does the nervous system control?

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The nervous system controls all body systems and the whole entire body.

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What are neurons?

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Neurons are the basic building blocks of the nervous system that transmit information throughout the body.

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What is the function of the brain?

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The brain processes information and coordinates responses to stimuli.

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What role do sensory organs play in the nervous system?

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Sensory organs detect stimuli from the environment and send signals to the brain.

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What is a reflex action?

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A reflex action is an automatic response to a stimulus that does not involve conscious thought.

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What is the peripheral nervous system?

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The peripheral nervous system consists of all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.