NERVOUS SYSTEM

What is the function (JOB) of the nervous system?

• to send and receive messages

• to break down food. .

• to take in oxygen and release CO2

Which of the following is the nervous system?

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What is the function (job) of a nerve cell?

• To transport food around the body

• To control body movement of muscles

• To carry messages to and from the brain

A nerve cell is called a

• cardiac cell

• neuron

• response

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

• heart, brain, kidneys

• lungs, liver, stomach

• brain, spinal cord, nerves

This part of our central nervous system connects the brain to the rest of the body.

• Brain

• Spinal Cord

• Bicep muscle

The bone that surrounds and protects the brain.

• Back bone 

• Teeth 

• Skull

What sense organ is responsible for our sense of TOUCH?

• Ears

• Face

• Nose 

• Skin

What do the MOTOR nerves do?

• carry messages FROM the brain to muscles

• carry messages from sense organs TO the brain

• store messages

Identify the stimulus (cause)

• Feeling Thirsty

• drinking water

• blinking