Central and Peripheral Nervous System

This part is known as the "Little Brain" and is in charge of balance and coordinating movements.  

• Thalamus

• Reticular Formation

• Hypothalamus

• Cerebellum

The spinal cord is part of the ____ nervous system.

• Central

• Peripheral

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Select all that apply: The function of the nervous system is to control

• voluntary movement

• our senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste..)

• our memories and thoughts

• Involuntary actions likes breathing and heart beat

What is the main function of the nervous system?

• to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide

• to break down food consumed by a person for nutrients

• to control the body's activities by relaying messages

• to control the body's movements

Senses recognize ____________ which are recognized by the brain and results in a response.

• Synapses

• Brain messages

• Stimuli (plural of stimulus)

• Cerebrums

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The cerebellum is labeled as #...

• 1

• 2

• 3

The medulla is labeled as #...

• 1

• 2

• 3

Which part of the brain controls senses, thinking, and memory?

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• medulla

Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• medulla

What does the cerebrum control?

• controls thoughts and voluntary actions

• controls vital and involuntary actions 

• controls balance

• controls the uvula