The Nervous System

What is the main function of the cerebellum?

• a) Control of voluntary movements

• b) Regulation of body temperature

• c) Coordination and balance

• d) Regulation of heartbeat

2. Which part of the brain is responsible for processing sensory information such as touch and pain?

• a) Cerebellum
  

• b) Hypothalamus
  

• c) Occipital lobe
  

• d) Thalamus

3. Which component of the nervous system controls involuntary functions such as breathing and digestion?

• a) Sympathetic nervous system
  

• b) Central nervous system
  

• c) Peripheral nervous system
  

• d) Autonomic nervous system

1.     The primary function of the spinal cord is:

• a) Regulation of emotions                        

• b) Coordination of muscle movements

• c) Transmission of nerve impulses           

• d) Regulation of hormone secretion

1.     Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?

• a) Axon                                                

• b) Dendrite

• c) Synapse                                            

• d) Cell body

The ______________ is specialized cells that carry messages throughout the nervous system.

The nervous system ____________ and _________ information about activities within the body and monitors and responds to internal and external changes.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

The Peripheral nervous system connects the ___________ to the organs and other body parts.

However, the _______________ relays messages, processes information and compares and analyzes.