RESPIRATORY SYSTEM - GRADE 10

1. Connects the brain to the spinal cord and controls automatic functions such as breathing, digestion, heart rate, and blood pressure.

• 1. Brain

• 2. Brainstem

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

1. Connects the central nervous system to the organs and limbs. It has two main divisions.

• Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Pericentral Nervous System

1. The large, upper 

part of the brain that controls 

activity and thought.

• Brain

• Heart

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

1. Serves as the main processing center of the nervous system.

• Nervous System

• Central Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System

• Pericentral Nervous System

1. The part under 

the cerebrum that 

controls posture, 

balance, and coordination.

• Brain

• Heart

• Cerebrum

• Cerebellum

1. An organ located within the skull that functions are organizer and distributors of informations.

• Brain

• Heart

• Liver

• Lungs

1. Carry motor and sensory signals between the spinal cord and the body.

• Nerves

• Spine

• Spinal Cord

• Spinal Nerves

1. Nerve fibers that carry information in and out of the brain stem.

• Nerves

• Cranial Nerves

• Spinal Nerves

• Cardiac Nerves

Serves as channels for signals between the brain and majority of the body parts.

• Brain

• Heart

• Spine

• Spinal Cord

1. A system consists of brain, spinal cord, and nerves 

• Digestive System

• Nervous System

• Respiratory System

• Skeletal System