Which of the following is the nervous system?

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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.

The nervous system controls everything you do including breathing, walking, thinking, and feeling

• true

• false

Identify the parts of the nervous system shown in the diagram.

a

b

c

d

e

nerves

cerebellum

spinal cord

frontal lobe

spine

neurons

brain stem

brain

What does CNS stand for? _____________ Nervous System

What does PNS stand for? _____________ Nervous System

What does ANS stand for? _____________ Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) is in charge of:

• reflexes

• breathing

• thinking

• heartrate

• digestion

The name of the ENTIRE body system that is responsible for receiving and responding to information.

• central nervous system

• the nervous system

• peripheral nervous system

This system is made up of the brain and the spinal cord.

• central nervous system

• peripheral nervous system