Circulatory and Nervous System 1-7

What is the main function of the nervous system?

• It pumps blood throughout the body.

• It sends and receives information about what is happening in the body and around it.

• It helps in the digestion of food.

• It provides structural support to the body.

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

• Sensory Nerves and Motor Nerves

• Arteries and Veins

• Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System

• Heart and Brain

What does the central nervous system include?

• Heart and Lungs

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Sensory and Motor Nerves

• Arteries and Capillaries

What is the main organ of the circulatory system?

• The Brain

• The Heart

• The Lungs

• The Liver

What type of blood vessels carries blood away from the heart?

• Veins

• Nerves

• Capillaries

• Arteries