Nervous System

The mass of nerve tissue that is the main control center of the nervous system.

• The Brain

• The Heart

• The Liver

• The Lungs

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What is the weight of the brain?

• 3 pounds.

• 2 pounds.

• 4 pounds.

• 5 pounds.

Area of the brain responsible for all voluntary activities of the body.

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• medulla oblongata

• pons

This lobe is associated with reasoning, planning, parts of speech, movement, emotions, and problem-solving.

• Frontal Lobe

• Parietal Lobe

• Occipital Lobe

• Temporal Lobe

The 'little brain' at the rear of the brainstem; functions include processing sensory input and coordinating movement output and balance.

• cerebellum

• cerebrum

• medulla oblongata

• thalamus

The base of the brainstem; controls heartbeat and breathing.

• Medulla

• Cerebellum

• Thalamus

• Hypothalamus

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body.

• nervous system

• digestive system

• circulatory system

• respiratory system

Organs that receive stimuli (eyes, ears, nose, mouth, skin).

• sense organs

• digestive organs

• muscles

• bones

Changes, occurring within or outside the body, that affect nervous system functioning.

• stimuli

• hormones

• receptors

• enzymes

Elijah went to the eye doctor for a check-up. The doctor explained that the health of a specific nerve is crucial for vision. Which nerve is the doctor referring to?

• Optic nerve

• Auditory nerve

• Spinal cord

• Cranial nerve