The Nervous System

The system of the body that carries information to all parts of the body.

• Nervous system
• Spinal Cord
• Neuron
• Brain

The part of the brain that controls balance, coordination, and unconscious muscle activities.

• Cerebrum
• Cerebellum
• Brain
• Spinal Cord

The part of the brain that controls conscious thoughts, senses, language  and memories.

• Cerebellum
• Cerebrum
• Dendrites
• Brain Stem

A nerve cell.

• Neuron
• Spinal cord
• Dendrite
• Brain

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Branch-like extensions of the neuron that receive chemical messages and carry them to the cell body.

• Dendrites
• Neurons
• Nerves
• Spinal Cord

Which is NOT a function of the nervous system?

• gathering information

• responding to a stimulus

• maintaining homeostasis

• secreting hormones

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Cover dancing requires a lot of coordination, but which part of your brain coordinates your muscle movements?

• cerebellum

• cerebrum

• brain stem

• hypocampus

Even though Khing loves to sleep, her heart still beats and lungs still breathe. Which part of her brain controls this?

• cerebellum

• cerebrum

• brain stem

• optical nerve

Two neurons connect at a place called a _______.

• synapse

• stimulus

• cerebrum

• cell body

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What is the main function of the nervous system?

• to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide

• to break down food consumed by a person for nutrients

• to control the body's activities by relaying messages

• to control the body's movements

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