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WorksheetsModule 5B: The Nervous System
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does the Nervous System control?
involuntary systems
all body systems
What is voluntary?
actions made by your own will
moods, emotions, and energy
What is a synapse?
a space between the axon of one neuron and the dendrites of another.
the central nervous system
Neurotransmitters are special chemicals that can create
nerve cells
moods, emotions, energy and relaxation
The Central Nervous System (CNS) is made up of?
the brain and spinal cord
all body systems
What are neurons also called?
Neurotransmitters
nerve cells
What are the major parts of the Nervous System?
the brain, spinal cord, sensory organs and nerves
the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral (PNS) nervous system
What is the function of the Peripheral Nervous System?
to connect the central nervous system (CNS) commands to limbs, glands and organs
to function through nerve impulses and neurotransmitters across the synapse
How do neurons communicate with each other?
through nerve impulses and neurotransmitters across the synapse
through the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral (PNS) nervous system
What are key body parts that enable the Nervous System to carry out functions?
limbs, glands and organs
the brain, spinal cord, sensory organs and nerves
