Nervous System

What are the three parts of the nervous system?

• brain, spinal cord, nerves

• brain, lungs, spinal cord

• heart, brain, nerves

• brain, nerves, neurons

What is the main function of the nervous system?

• to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide

• to break down food consumed by a person for nutrients

• to control the body's activities by relaying messages

• to control the body's movements

The _______ is a thick bundle of nerves that run up your back into your brain.

• Nerves

• Spinal Cord

• Brain

The _____ is the body's main information center where information is received and processed.

• Nerves

• Spinal Cord

• Brain

Our __________ are the cells in our body that act like wires and carry signals throughout our bodies.

• heart

• lungs

• nerves

This system controls all your body's functions.

• Nervous system

• Digestive system

• Respiratory system

• Endocrine system

Without the nervous system, you couldn't

• walk

• breathe

• think

• all of the above

Which of the following is an example of an involuntary or automatic reaction?

• breathing

• Saying hello to a friend

• Solving 2 x 2

• Learning a dance

The cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem make up what?

• spinal cord

• brain

• nerves

• Nervous System

Which part of the brain controls your senses?

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• brain stem