Crash Course Central Nervous System

The Central Nervous system includes what two organs?

• Brain and Nerves

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Spinal cord and Nerves

• Nerves and Neurons

What controls the nervous system and all decision-making?

• Brain

• spinal cord

• nerves

• neurons

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

• heart, brain, kidneys

• lungs, liver, stomach

• brain, spinal cord, nerves

large, upper part of the brain that controls activity and

thought

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

• Brain Stem

Maya is studying human biology and learns about a system that consists of the brain and spinal cord and coordinates all of the body’s activities. What is this system called?

• Central nervous system

• Cerebrum

• Peripheral nervous system

• Medulla oblongata

Answer explanation

The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord, coordinating all body activities. The other options refer to specific parts or systems that do not encompass the entire CNS.

What is the primary function of the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

• To pump blood throughout the body

• To digest food

• To control most functions of the body and mind

• To support and move the skeletal system

The spinal cord is part of the Central Nervous System and functions mainly in:

• Producing red blood cells

• Transmitting messages between the brain and the rest of the body

• Filtering blood

• Storing memories

Consists of the brain and spinal cord.

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Somatic Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Central Nervous system

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Part of the nervous system made of the brain and spinal cord.

• central nervous system

• peripheral nervous system

Which two main parts make up the Central Nervous System?

• Heart and Lungs

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Stomach and Intestines

• Kidneys and Liver