Nervous System

What part of the body protects the brain?

• Skull

• Spine

• Rib Cage

• Pelvis

What part of the nervous system is shown?

• Brain

• Spinal cord

• Peripheral nerves

• Cerebellum

What is the central nervous system made up of?

• The brain and spinal cord.

• The heart and lungs.

• The stomach and intestines.

• The kidneys and bladder.

What does the brain send to the body to tell it how to react?

• Signals

• Messages

• Waves

• Instructions

The Nervous System controls…

• Center of the body

• The digestive system

• The respiratory system

• The circulatory system

What is the role of the spinal cord?

• To transmit messages between the brain and the body.

• To produce hormones for the body.

• To filter toxins from the blood.

• To store memories and experiences.

What is a neuron?

• A type of muscle cell that contracts to enable movement.

• A nerve cell that transmits signals in the nervous system.

• A blood cell responsible for oxygen transport.

• A type of connective tissue that supports organs.

What do motor nerves do?

• They carry signals from the brain to the muscles.

• They transmit sensory information to the brain.

• They connect different parts of the brain.

• They regulate the heartbeat.

What are the nerves responsible for?

• Carrying signals between the brain and the body.

• Regulating body temperature.

• Producing hormones in the body.

• Filtering toxins from the blood.

What is the peripheral nervous system?

• The part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord.

• The part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord.

• The system responsible for processing sensory information.

• The network of nerves that controls voluntary muscle movements.