Nervous System/Brain MD

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.

Select all of the organs of the nervous system:

• Brain

• Heart

• Spinal Cord

• Nerves

• Stomach

The basic unit of structure and function in the nervous system is a nerve cell. Nerve cells are also called-

• Osteocytes

• Dendrites

• Neurons

• Spinal Cords

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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

The Central Nervous system includes what two organs?

• Brain and Nerves

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Spinal cord and Nerves

• Nerves and Neurons

What controls the nervous system and all decision-making?

• Brain

• Spinal Cord

• Nerves

• Neurons

The column of tissue connecting the brain to nerves is...

• spinal cord

• central nervous system

• peripheral nervous system

• All of the above

What part of your brain controls your voluntary muscle movements as well as interprets senses?

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Spinal Cord

• Nerves

What are the three major parts of your brain?

• Cerebrum

• Nerves

• Cerebellum

• Spinal Cord

• Brain Stem

What part of your brain controls involuntary muscle movements?

• olfactory

• Cerebrum

• Brain Stem

• cerebellum