GRADE 10 FLASHCARD. NERVOUS SYSTEM

Front

The system of the body carries information to all parts of the body.

Back

Nervous system

Front

A bundle of nerves that runs along the back of a vertebrate within the spinal column.

Back

Spinal Cord

Front

The part of the brain that controls balance, coordination, and unconscious muscle activities.

Back

Cerebellum

Front

The part of the brain that controls conscious thoughts, senses, language, and memories.

Back

Cerebrum

Front

A nerve cell.

Back

Neuron

Front

The main control center in an animal body; part of the central nervous system.

Back

Brain

Front

Connected to the spinal cord, controls heartbeat, breathing, blood pressure, digestion.

Back

Brain Stem

Front

Carry messages from body to brain from the brain to body.

Back

Nerves

Front

Responds to information received from the outside environment and inside your body. For example, touching a hot stove is a stimulus.

Back

Stimulus

Front

Branch-like extensions of the neuron that receive chemical messages and carry them to the cell body.

Back

Dendrites