The Nervous System

Front

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

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Nervous system

Front

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

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Spinal cord

Front

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

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Cerebellum

Front

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

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Cerebrum

Front

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

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Brain Stem

Front

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

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Dendrites

Front

Which major section of the brain controls breathing and heart beat?

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brain stem

Front

What are the three main parts of the nervous system? Options: cerebellum, cerebrum, medulla, cochlea, nerves, vestibule, brain, spinal cord, nerves

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brain, spinal cord, nerves

Front

The bony structure that protects the brain.

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Skull

Front

What are the two divisions of the nervous system?

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Central and Peripheral nervous systems