The Nervous System

Which step happens first when sound travels through the human ear.

• The eardrum vibrates.

• The ear changes the vibrations into nerve signals.

• A nerve carries the signals to the brain.

• Sound waves enter the ear.

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What happens to sound waves when they reach the brain?

• The sound waves are sent to the mouth.

• The brain sends the sound to one of the ears.

• The sound waves get sent from the brain to the spinal cord.

• The brain figures out what kind of sound it is.

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How does the cerebrum help humans connect to the real world?

• It controls breathing.

• It helps in thinking and understanding.

• It regulates heart rate.

• It manages digestion.

Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling voluntary movements?

• Cerebellum

• Brain stem

• Cerebrum

• Spinal cord

Which part of the brain is involved in controlling heart rate?

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brain stem

• Spinal cord

What function does the brain stem help with while asleep?

• Coordination

• Breathing

• Walking

• Eating

Which part of the brain helps a baby swallow and breathe at the same time?

• Cerebellum

• Brain stem

• Occipital lobe

• Parietal lobe

What helps a gymnast walk across a balance beam?

• Brain stem

• Cerebellum

• Medulla

• Pons

Which part of the brain is involved in helping humans breathe while asleep?

• Cerebellum

• Brain stem

• Hypothalamus

• Thalamus

Which part of the body is responsible for hearing?

• the ear

• the eye

• the nose

• the tongue