Nervous System

What is the function of the nervous system?

• to control and coordinate body functions and systems.

• to protect the body from harm.

• to identify pain and begin healing.

• to break down food.

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Select all of the organs of the nervous system:

• Brain

• Heart

• Spinal Cord

• Nerves

• Stomach

Which of the following is the nervous system?

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Which system controls all other body systems?

• Muscular

• Excretory

• Nervous

• Digestive

What is the function of a nerve?

• To transport needed food around the body

• To control body movement for reflexes.

• To carry messages (impulses) to and form the Central Nervous System

• All of the above

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The _______ send and receive messages from the brain.

• Nerves
• Spinal Cord
• Brain

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The ________ is a rope-like bundle of nerves. It is also the main pathway for information.

• Nerves
• Spinal Cord
• Brain

The _____ controls all the other organs, and processes all the information. 

• Nerves
• Spinal Cord
• Brain

What are the senses that the nervous system receives messages from? (mark all that apply)

• Vision

• Hearing

• Smell

• Taste

• Touch

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What does the cerebrum control?

• controls thoughts and voluntary actions
• controls vital and involuntary actions 
• controls balance
• controls the uvula