Nat 5 Key area 2.2a Nervous Control

The diagram below shows a section through the human brain.

Which letter indicates the site which controls balance and coordinated movement?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What are the components of the nervous system?

• brain, nerves, muscle

• brain, spinal cord, muscles

• brain, spinal cord, nerves

• brain, nerves, muscles

What do we call the tiny space between two nerve cells?

Complete the blank: A ______ action is a rapid response in order to protect the body.

The diagram below shows a section through the human brain.

Which label identifies the medulla?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling heart rate, breathing rate and peristalsis?

• Cerebellum

• Medulla

• Cerebrum

Which part of the brain is responsible for conscious thoughts, reasoning, memory and emotions?

• Cerebellum

• Medulla

• Cerebrum

Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling balance and coordinated movement?

• Cerebellum

• Medulla

• Cerebrum

The central nervous system is composed of..

• Brain and muscles

• Brain and spinal cord

• Brain, nerves and spinal cord

• Brain and nerves

State the function of the medulla

• Controls balance and coordinated movement

• Controls heart rate and breathing

• Controls most cell activities

• Responsible for conscious thought, reasoning and memory