control and coordination

A nerve cell is also known as a

• cerebrum

• neuron

• cerebellum

• nucleus

The gaps between neurons are called

• Effectors

• neurotransmitters

• reflexes

• synapses

The cells that respond to stimuli are called;

• reciever cells

• stimulus cells

• receptor cells

• response cells

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The nervous system involves the use of both electrical signals (nerve impulses) and chemical signals (neurotransmitters).

• TRUE

• FALSE

Identify the name of the white insulating substance that often covers the axon of a neuron and helps speed up the conduction of the message

• MYELIN

• NEROTRANSMITTER

• SYNAPSE

• VESICLE

Identify the part of the neuron labelled 1 in the diagram

• DENDRITE

• MYELIN

• NUCLEUS

• SYNAPSIS

Identify the part of the brain that takes up the greatest volume

• BRAIN STEM

• CEREBELLUM

• PONS

• CEREBRUM

8. Which of the following is part of the peripheral nervous system?

• BRAIN

• SPINAL CHORD

• HEART MUSCLE

• TASTE BUDS ON TONGUE

Which of the following is not a reflex action?

• BLINKING

• COUGHING

• SNEEZING

• EATING

The part of the brain that is largely responsible for your hearing is

• OCCIPITAL LOBE

• TEMPORAL LOBE

• PARIETAL LOBE

• FRONTAL LOBE