Nervous System

Front

This part of the brain helps with balance and coordination by controlling how the muscles work together.

Back

cerebellum

Front

This part of the brain is the center of conscious thought. It controls our voluntary muscle movements like running and talking as well as our senses (hearing and tasting).

Back

cerebrum

Front

Several important involuntary functions, such as breathing and heartbeat, digestion, and sleep are controlled by the

Back

brain stem or medulla

Front

A nerve cell is called a

Back

neurons

Front

An example of voluntary movement would be:

Back

Dancing

Front

TRUE or FALSE: All nerves have the same job. For example, they all carry messages to the brain.

Back

FALSE

Front

The spinal cord is part of the ____ nervous system.

Back

Central

Front

The nerves in your fingertips are part of the ___ nervous system

Back

peripheral

Front

Two major branches of the nervous system

Back

central and peripheral

Front

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

Back

brain, spinal cord, nerves