The Nervous System

What body system is the brain part of?

• nervous system

• respiratory system

• circulatory system

• excretory system

The brain creates connections, or pathways, between these microscopic cells:

• blood cells

• tiny cells

• brain tissues

• neurons

The brain stem is at the base of the brain

connecting to the spinal cord.

Which of these functions does the brain stem control?

• feelings

• memory

• heart rate

• finger movement

Which side of the body does the left side of the brain control?

• left

• right

What is the name of the biggest part of your brain?

• brain stem

• cerebellum

• cerebrum

• frontal lobe

What is the name of the area of the brain that controls memory?

• frontal lobe

• occipital lobe

• parietal lobe

• temporal lobe

What is the main control center of the nervous system?

• heart

• brain

• lungs

• stomach

Which part of the nervous system controls involuntary actions like breathing and heartbeat?

• Central Nervous System (CNS)

• Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

• Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

• Somatic Nervous System (SNS)

Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?

• Axon

• Dendrite

• Soma

• Myelin sheath

What is the function of the spinal cord?

• Pump blood

• Digest food

• Carry messages between the brain and body

• Store oxygen