Brainstorms! Central Nervous System

What is a miniature switchboard, receiving and sending signals all over your body? 

• thalamus
• brain stem
• hemisphere
• cerebellum

What are different "halves" of your brain called?

• cerebellum
• cerebrum
• hemispheres
• brain stem

This part helps you solve problems and make decisions.

• cerebrum
• thalamus
• hypothalamus
• cerebellum

This part controls balance and coordination.

• thalamus
• hemisphere
• cerebellum
• cerebrum

This part controls your emotions and keeps your body at the right temperature.

• thalamus
• hemisphere
• hypothalamus
• cerebrum
  

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

This part takes care of body jobs you don't think about, like digesting food and sweating.

• cerebrum
• thalamus
• brain stem
• cerebellum

T/F: The right side of your brain controls the right side of your body.

• true
• false

T/F: People can be awake during brain surgery.

• true
• false

T/F: Neurons that have been destroyed by drugs can heal and regenerate.

• true
• false

Your spinal column is a fat bundle of nerves going straight down your...

• arm
• back
• leg
• wrist