Nervous System

The nervous system is composed of the ___, ___, and ___.

• heart, brain, kidneys

• lungs, liver, stomach

• brain, spinal cord, nerves

• eyes, pancreas, veins

Which system has the brain and spinal cord?

• circulatory

• respiratory

• nervous

• skeletal

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 are the motor nerves responsible for?

• movement

• eye sight

• hearing

• digestion

The nerves in your fingertips are part of the ___ nervous system

• central

• peripheral

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

• Central 

• Peripheral

What is the main function of the brain in the nervous system?

• To pump blood throughout the body

• To control muscle movement

• To process and interpret sensory information

• To produce hormones

Click on the parts of the peripheral nervous system

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

• Central and Peripheral Nervous System

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Neurons and Synapses

• Somatic and Autonomic Nervous System

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

• Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

• Autonomic and Somatic Nervous Systems

• Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems

• Sensory and Motor Nervous Systems