Nervous System

The nervous system is broken into 2 major parts, the

• Central Nervous System

• Pedestrian Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Whole Nervous System

The part of the nervous system which consists of the brain and spinal chord

• Central Nervous System

• Pedestrian Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Whole Nervous System

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.

what controls your balance ?!

• brain stem

• cerebellum
• cerebrum

what controls your involuntary muscles (digestion, heart, breathing)?

• cerebrum

• cerebellum
• brainstem

what controls your reading and writing ?!

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• brain stem

In the event of a reflex response, the message for the response originates from

• The brain

• The spinal cord

A nerve cell is called a

• cardiac cell

• neurons

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Which part of the brain controls language and thoughts

• brain stem

• cerebellum

• cerebrum

The nerves in your legs are part of the ____ nervous system.

• Central 
• Peripheral