The Nervous System 5th Grade Science

Front

What carries messages to and from parts of your brain?

Back

Nerves

Front

What is considered the control center of the body?

Back

Brain

Front

Which part of the brain controls involuntary actions?

Back

Brain stem

Front

What part of the brain is responsible for higher functions like thinking and planning?

Back

Cerebrum

Front

What protects the spinal cord?

Back

Vertebrae

Front

What is the main function of the cerebellum?

Back

Coordination and balance.

Front

What is the role of the brain stem?

Back

Controls basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Front

What connects the brain to the spinal cord?

Back

Brain stem

Front

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

Back

Central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS).

Front

What is the function of sensory neurons?

Back

To carry signals from sensory organs to the brain.