The Nervous System and Senses

The cerebrum contains the prefrontal cortex which is responsible for...

• our heart beat

• our breathing

• our short term memories

• movements

The brain stem or medulla is the part of the brain that controls

• involuntary processes like breathing, heart rate, digestion, and sleep

• processes memories and stores them long term.

• our short term memories

This part of the brain helps with balance and coordination by controlling how the the muscles work together.

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• brain stem

The spinal cord is part of the ____ nervous system.

• Central

• Peripheral

The hippocampus is the part of the brain that

• our heart beat

• our breathing

• Stores our short term memories

• processes memories and stores them long term.

The nerves that extend from the brain and spinal cord, make up the _____________________.

• Central Nervous System(CNS)

• Somatic Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System(PNS)

__________________________ detect pressure.

• Nociceptors

• Proprioceptors

• Mechanoreceptors

• Thermoreceptors

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which sensory receptors send impulses to the brain about temperature?

• thermoreceptors

• photoreceptors

• proprioceptors

• mechanoreceptors

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

The three main functions of the nervous system are ...

• Decision making, thinking, and gathering information

• Seeing, Feeling, and Hearing

• Gathering information, maintaining homeostasis, and responding to stimuli

• Using the 5 senses, telling my body to move, and being aware of my surroundings

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

What part of a neuron is responsible for sending an impulse to the next neuron?

• Axon Terminal

• Dendrites

• Cell Body

• Axon