Mystery Science Human Body Flashcard

Front

What is referred to as the "meat" that causes movement?

Back

Muscles

Front

What are the tubes that send signals to and from the brain called?

Back

Nerve cells

Front

Which of these activities is controlled by the brain?

• Photosynthesis
• Walking
• Melting
• Freezing

Back

Walking

Front

What is the term for the cells that send signals in the body?

Back

Nerve cells

Front

What does the brain help you do?

Back

Feel and think

Front

What do muscles and bones work together as?

Back

A system

Front

What do tendons do?

Back

Pull the muscles to move at the joints

Front

What does the brain do after receiving messages from nerves?

Back

Makes decisions

Front

What happens after the brain makes decisions?

Back

Brain sends messages to nerves to move muscles

Front

What allows more light to enter the eye at night?

Back

Large pupils