Nervous System

What are the three main parts of the brain?

• heart, lungs, liver

• stomach, intestines, pancreas

• spinal cord, nerves, muscles

• cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem

Name the three types of neurons and briefly explain their functions.

• Visual neurons, auditory neurons, and olfactory neurons

• Receptor neurons, effector neurons, and connector neurons

• Sensory neurons, motor neurons, and interneurons

• Brain neurons, spinal neurons, and nerve neurons

What is the function of the central nervous system?

• Digesting food

• Producing hormones

• Regulating body temperature

• Processing and transmitting information throughout the body

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body?

• Respiratory system

• Central nervous system

• Endocrine system

• Peripheral nervous system

Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling voluntary movements and balance?

• Frontal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Occipital lobe

• Cerebellum

What is meant by Spinal courd

• Carry impulses away from the cell body of neuron

• Main communication link between brain and the rest of the body

• The system that controls all the activities of the body

• Reaction to a stimulus

Draw a neuron and label the parts

_____________ is the largest part in the brain