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WorksheetsNervous System and Sense Organs
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the nervous system in charge of?
Taking information from the sense organs and deciding what to do with it.
Digesting food and absorbing nutrients.
Circulating blood throughout the body.
Producing hormones and regulating metabolism.
Sense organs include eyes, ears, skin, nose, and _______.
mouth
hand
leg
hair
What does the nervous system receive from the sense organs?
Information
Energy
Nutrients
Hormones
Stimuli from the ______ organs change to electrical signals.
sense
digestive
muscular
skeletal
The ______ carry these electrical signals to the brain and spinal cord.
nerves
muscles
bones
veins
The ______ decides what the stimulus is and how to respond.
brain
heart
lungs
liver
What is each nerve cell called?
neuron
axon
dendrite
glial cell
What do nerves carry throughout your body?
messages
blood
oxygen
nutrients
In which direction do the messages travel in the nervous system?
one-way
two-way
circular
random
The spinal cord is a bundle of ______ that connect the brain to the rest of the body.
nerves
muscles
bones
tissues
What protects the spinal cord?
vertebrae
muscles
skin
ligaments
The brain is the _______ of your body. It controls body functions by receiving and sending out messages to tell it what to do.
control center
muscle
organ
bone
Which of the following are parts of the brain?
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Medulla
All of the above
The brain controls body functions by receiving and sending messages.
True
False
What is the largest part of your brain making up 85% of its weight?
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Brainstem
Thalamus
What is the medulla also known as?
Brain stem
Cerebellum
Cerebrum
Thalamus
Which part of the nervous system is in charge of involuntary movements such as breathing, swallowing, heartbeat, and digestion?
Medulla
Cerebellum
Cerebrum
Spinal Cord
What body system controls other body systems?
Skeletal System
Nervous System
Digestive System
Circulatory System
Respiratory System
Select all that apply: The function of the nervous system is to control
voluntary movement
our senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste..)
our memories and thoughts
Involuntary actions likes breathing and heart beat
