Nervous System

What are the two divisions of the nervous system?

• The brain and spinal cord

• The central nervous and peripheral nervous system

• The neurons and the dendrites

• The cerebrum and the medulla

What are the two main parts of the central nervous system?

• brain and spinal cord

• patella and phalanges

• heart and lungs

• stomach and pancreas

What is the largest part of the brain?

• Hypothalamus

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Brain Stem

Connects the brain to the spinal cord.

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• brain stem

• midbrain

The nerves that are found outside the brain and spinal cord are a part of the

• Central Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

One of the functions of the nervous system

• homeostasis

• telekinesis

• alveoli

• epidermis

main organ of the nervous system. protected by the skull, and made of neurons, it is the control center for all actions, thoughts and emotions.

• brain
• electrical impulse
• gland
• heart

Basic unit of the nervous system; another name for nerve cell.

• brain stem

• axon

• dendrite

• neuron

The cerebellum:

• is a center for visual and hearing reflexes.

• is a relay center for sensory input from body.

• regulates muscular coordination.

• regulates heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure.

What is the function of the nervous system?

• Transport nutrients around the body
• Send and receive messages to respond to a change in an organisms environment
• Brings oxygen into the body
• Moves body parts