#22 Controlling Processes

1. What is the main organ of the nervous system?

• nerves
• brain
• spine
• muscles

2. Brain cells are called:

• neurons
• axons
• dendrites
• blood cells

3. What is the main function of the nervous sytem?

• to move our bones and body
• to exchange oeygen for carbon dioxide
• to process the food we eat
• to send and recieve messages

4. What are the main 3 parts of the nervous system?

• brain
• spinal cord
• nerves
• back bone
• axons

6. The nervous system includes your sensory organs: eyes, nose, skin...

• true
• false

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7. The part of the brain that is in charge of balance and coordination is:

• cerebellum
• cerebrum
• medulla
• brain stem

What is the name of the specialized cell that makes up the tissue of the brain?

• red blood cell
• neuron
• DNA
• spinal cord

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What is NOT a part of your nervous system?

• brain
• nerves
• spinal cord
• liver

What is the function of a neuron?

• get rid of carbon dioxide
• bring water into the body
• transmit information
• circulate blood

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About how many neurons on in your brain?

• 1 thousand
• 1 million
• 1 billion