2n grade CKLA Skills 4 10.1

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What is a nerve?

Back

A nerve is a bundle of fibers that transmits signals between the brain and other parts of the body.

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What does the brain do?

Back

The brain controls thoughts, memory, emotions, touch, vision, breathing, and many other functions.

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What is the function of the spinal cord?

Back

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

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What are neurons?

Back

Neurons are the basic building blocks of the nervous system that transmit information.

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What is the role of sensory nerves?

Back

Sensory nerves carry information from the senses (like touch, taste, and sight) to the brain.

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What do motor nerves do?

Back

Motor nerves carry signals from the brain to the muscles to help them move.

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What is a reflex?

Back

A reflex is an automatic response to a stimulus that does not involve the brain.

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CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

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What is the central nervous system?

Back

The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord.

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What is the peripheral nervous system?

Back

The peripheral nervous system includes all the nerves outside the central nervous system.

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What is a synapse?

Back

A synapse is the gap between two neurons where signals are transmitted.