Nervous System Anatomy & Physiology

What is the function of the nervous system?

• Transport nutrients around the body
• Sends and receive messages from the body to the brain
• Brings oxygen into the body
• Moves body parts

Which part of the brain controls muscle movement and learning?

• Cerebrum
• Cerebellum
• Hypothalamus 
• Brain Stem

paralysis of all four limbs

• paraplegia
• quadraplegia
• hemiplegia
• cerebral palsy

paralysis of both lower limbs

• hemiplegia
• paraplegia
• quadraplegia
• multiple sclerosis

Which part of the brain controls vital functions such as breathing and heart rate?

• Cerebrum
• Cerebellum
• medulla oblongata

• Hypothalamus

Neurons that send information from the ENVIRONMENT to the brain

• Sensory Neurons
• Motor Neurons
• Interneurons

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Where 2 neurons come together 

• Synapse
• Impulse
• 2 dendrites
• cerebrospinal fluid

Neurons that send information from the brain to the muscles and glands

• Sensory Neurons
• Motor Neurons
• Interneurons

The Brain and Spinal Cord make up the 

• Peripheral NErvous System
• Central Nervous System
• Sensory Nervous System
• Motor Nervous system

What part of the brain controls hunger and body temperature?

• Cerebrum
• Cerebellum
• Hypothalamus
• Brain Stem