Systems that Control

What is the main function of the nervous system?

• to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide

• to break down food for nutrients

• to control the body's activities by relaying messages

• to cover and protect the body

What part of the brain is # 2 pointing to?

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• brainstem

• diencephalon

What part of the brain is # 1 pointing to?

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• brainstem

• diencephalon

Which part of the brain controls senses, thinking, and memory?

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• brainstem

• diencephalon

Which part of the brain controls balance and muscle coordination?

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• brainstem

• diencephalon

Which diagram shows the nervous system?

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What organ controls the nervous system and all decision-making?

• brain

• spinal cord

• nerves

• neurons

What column of tissue connects the brain to the rest of the body?

• spinal cord

• spinal nerves

• cranial nerves

• brainstem

What is a nerve cell called?

• neutron

• neuron

• neutral

• neuman

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What do insulin and glucagon help balance in our blood?

• calcium

• protein

• sugar

• fats

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3