Nervous System

Dendrites are part of a neuron that carries electrical signals _______ the cell body.

• to

• away

• in between

The space between an axon of a neuron that is communicating with a dendrite of another neuron is called a ________________.

• Neuron

• Brain message

• Stimulus

• Synapse

Senses recognize ____________ which are recognized by the brain and results in a response.

• Synapses

• Brain messages

• Stimuli (plural of stimulus)

• Cerebrums

The cerebellum is labeled as #...

• 1

• 2

• 3

The brain stem/medulla is labeled as #...

• 1

• 2

• 3

#1 is pointing to the...

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• medulla

Which part of the brain controls involuntary movements such as digestion and your heartbeat?

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• medulla/spinal cord

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

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• medulla

Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• medulla

When the spinal cord responds in an emergency to a stimulus before the brain, this is called a...

• response

• synapse

• cerebral response

• reflex