Central Nervous System

Which part of the nervous system processes all incoming and outgoing messages?

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Brainstem

• Spinal cord

What is the function of the cerebrum?

• Coordinates muscle actions

• Connects brain to spinal cord

• Interprets input from senses, mental processes - learning & remembering

• Controls breathing and heartbeat

What is the role of the cerebellum?

• Connects brain to spinal cord

• Controls breathing and heartbeat

• Interprets input from senses

• Coordinates muscle actions

What is the function of the brainstem?

• Interprets input from senses

• Coordinates muscle actions

• Controls breathing and heartbeat

• Connects brain to spinal cord involved in breathing & heartbeat

Involuntary action that protects you

• laughing

• breathing

• reflex

• spinal cord

The spinal cord is surrounded by protective bones called

• muscles

• vertebrae

• cords

• bones

What is the purpose of the spinal cord?

• Sends information to and from the brain

• Coordinates muscle actions

• Connects brain to spinal cord

• Interprets input from senses