Nervous System

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Why is the nervous system considered one of the most important systems in the human body?

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What is the role of the spinal cord in the central nervous system (CNS)?

• To produce blood cells

• To help the body relax and conserve energy

• To control voluntary movements

• To connect the brain to the rest of the body and send messages back and forth

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What do nerves in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) do?

• They store fat

• They connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body

• They protect organs

• They produce hormones

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What is controlled by the somatic nervous system?

• Voluntary movements like walking or picking up a pencil

• Involuntary actions like digestion

• Emotions

• Blood pressure

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Which function of the nervous system involves gathering information from the senses?

• Motor output

• Reflex action

• Integration

• Sensory input

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During a science class, Ethan asked his teacher about the main processing center of the nervous system. What did the teacher explain?

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You are watching a basketball game. You saw Daniel who is trying to make a shot. Which system is associated with voluntary control of his body movements?

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What do spinal nerves carry?

• Only reflex signals

• Both motor and sensory signals

• Only motor signals

• Only sensory signals

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Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling many automatic functions of the body?

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What part of the brain is doing its role in the given situation?

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Which part of the nervous system connects to organs and limbs?

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Which part of the brain controls posture and balance during activities such as gymnastics?

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The autonomic nervous system is associated with involuntary control of body movements. If the body is activated in a dynamic role or stress like increased heart rate and breathing, sweating, etc., what specific subdivision of the nervous system is responsible for this?

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Explain the difference between the Somatic Nervous System and the Autonomic Nervous System in terms of their functions.

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Which of the following are the two main divisions of the Peripheral Nervous System?

• Sympathetic and Parasympathetic

• Somatic Nervous System and Autonomic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System

• Sympathetic and Somatic Nervous System

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During a biology class, Arjun learned that the brain controls many automatic functions of the body. Which part of the brain is responsible for these automatic functions?

• Spinal Cord

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Brain Stem

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The largest part of the human brain responsible for higher order thinking and voluntary actions is called the

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Nora is studying the human body and learns about the nervous system. She wonders which part of the nervous system connects to organs and limbs.

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

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During a gymnastics competition, Abigail is trying to maintain her balance on the beam. Which part of the brain controls her posture?

• Cerebrum

• Spinal Cord

• Cerebellum

• Brain Stem

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The autonomic nervous system is associated with involuntary control of body movements. If the body is activated in a dynamic role or stress like increase heart rate and breathing, sweating, etc. What specific subdivision of the nervous system is responsible for this?

• Cranial Nerves

• Parasympathetic

• Symphathetic

• Spinal Nerves

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Differentiate sensory neuron from motor neuron in terms of their function.

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List down the three main parts in the anatomy of a neuron. Explain the role of each part.

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Reflecting on what you learned about the nervous system, what is one question you still have or one thing you would like to know more about?

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What is the main function of the brain in the nervous system?

• Connect muscles to bones

• Control thinking, feeling, and moving

• Clean up waste in the body

• Store minerals