The Nervous System 5th Grade Science

Front

What is the main function of the nervous system?

Back

The nervous system is responsible for sending and receiving messages to and from the body, controlling all bodily functions.

Front

What part of the brain is responsible for balance and motion?

Back

The cerebellum is responsible for balance and motion.

Front

What controls automatic actions like heartbeat and breathing?

Back

The brain stem controls automatic actions like heartbeat and breathing.

Front

What does the spinal cord protect?

Back

The spinal cord is protected by the spine.

Front

True or False: The brain controls the body's functions.

Back

True.

Front

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

Back

The two main parts of the nervous system are the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).

Front

What is the role of the brain in the nervous system?

Back

The brain processes information and coordinates responses, controlling all body functions.

Front

What is the function of the spinal cord?

Back

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

Front

What is a neuron?

Back

A neuron is a specialized cell that transmits nerve impulses throughout the nervous system.

Front

What is the peripheral nervous system?

Back

The peripheral nervous system consists of all the nerves outside the central nervous system, connecting the CNS to limbs and organs.