Nervous System Review

What allows our nervous system interact with and react to our environment?

• central nervous system

• 5 senses

• spinal cord

• brain

What 3 things make up the nervous system? (Mark all the apply)

• Brain

• Heart

• Spinal Cord

• Nerves

Central Nervous System includes:

• Heart, Lungs
• Liver, Kidneys
• Stomach, Intestines
• Brain, Spinal Cord

Peripheral Nervous System is made up of

• brain and spinal cord
• blood vessels and lymph nodes
• muscles and tendons
• nerves

What does our nervous system do?

• The nervous system is responsible for digestion and nutrient absorption.
• The nervous system transmits signals and controls bodily functions.
• The nervous system helps regulate body temperature.
• The nervous system produces hormones and controls the endocrine system.

What are neurons?

• blood cells

• skin cells

• all our cells

• nerve cells

The brain has approximately how many neurons?

• 85 billion

• 100 billion
• 10 billion
• 50 billion

Where is the spinal cord located?

• within the vertebral column or backbone
• in the brain
• in the chest cavity
• in the leg muscles

What is the control center of the body?

• brain
• stomach
• lungs
• heart

What are the three types of neurons? (Check all the apply)

• Motor

• Fast Twitch

• Sensory

• Interneuron