Brain and Nervous System Quiz

Your __________________________ is the boss of your body and controls everything you do.

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The nervous system is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and __________________________.

The spinal cord helps carry __________________________ back and forth between your body and brain.

How many nerves are in your body to send messages to brain and back?

• millions

• billions

What kinds of things are your brain and nervous system in charge of?

• walking and running

• thinking and talking

• feeling and sleeping

• breathing and growing

• all of the above

How much does the average brain weigh?

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A neuron is another name for a __________________________ cell.

Both the brain and spinal cord are protected by __________________________.

Which part of the brain controls your balance and coordination?

• brain stem

• occipital lobe

• cerebellum

• frontal lobe

Which part of the brain is responsible for the circulating blood (cardiac), digesting food (digestive), and breathing air (respiratory) activities?

• cerebelum

• brainstem

• cerebrum

• diencephalon