The nervous system

What is the function of the brain?

• Produce oxygen

• Moisturize the skin

• Receive messages from different parts of the body and tell the body how to react

what does the nervous system consist of?

• brain, spinal cord, network of nerves

• liver and kidneys

• bones and muscles

What is the biggest part of the brain?

• Hypothalamus

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

What is another name for nerve cells?

• Neurons

• Neural network

• Nucleic acids

What is the function of the thalamus?

• control body temperature and appetite

• coordination of brain's messages

• carry messages from the sensory organs

How many neurons are there in the brain?

• 2

• 52

• around 100 billion

• around 6

What is the largest organ in the human body?

• Brain

• Heart

• Skin