Nervous System Review

Front

What part of the brain is responsible for coordinating movement?

Back

Cerebellum

Front

Give an example of a body responding to stimuli.

Back

Your mouth watering when you smell food.

Front

What is another name for the involuntary nervous system?

Back

Autonomic nervous system.

Front

How long does it take for receptor cells to tell the brain what they are experiencing?

Back

A fraction of a second.

Front

What nervous system carries impulses between the body and the brain?

Back

Peripheral nervous system.

Front

What is the main function of the cerebrum?

Back

The cerebrum is responsible for higher brain functions, including thought, action, and emotion.

Front

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

Back

Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system.

Front

What is the role of the spinal cord in the nervous system?

Back

The spinal cord transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Front

What is a reflex action?

Back

A reflex action is an automatic response to a stimulus that does not involve conscious thought.

Front

What is the function of sensory neurons?

Back

Sensory neurons carry signals from sensory receptors to the central nervous system.