Nervous System

The nervous system is composed of the ___, ___, and ___.

• heart, brain, kidneys
• lungs, liver, stomach
• brain, spinal cord, nerves
• eyes, pancreas, veins

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

What is the part highlighted in red?

• Cerebrum
• Cerebellum
• Brain Stem
• Diencephalon

Identify the lobe of the brain that is highlighted.  

• frontal
• temporal
• occipital
• parietal

Identify the lobe of the brain

• frontal
• temporal
• occipital
• parietal

What is the largest area of the brain that controls everything conscious?

• Cerebellum
• Cerebrum
• Diencephalon
• Brain Stem

This part is known as the "Little Brain" and is in charge of balance and coordinating movements.  

• Thalamus
• Reticular Formation
• Hypothalamus
• Cerebellum

Cranial nerves and spinal nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system.

• True

• False

Voluntary muscle movement is coordinated by what part of the brain?

• Temporal

• Occipital

• Frontal

• Parietal

What part of the nervous system is responsible for slowing down breathing and pulse?

• Spinal Nerves

• Sympathetic

• Parasympathetic

• Spinal Nerves

Which are the main divisions of the nervous system?

• afferent and efferent
• peripheral and central
• somatic and autonomic
• sympathetic and parasympathetic