Dho Nervous System

What is the function of the nervous system?

• to control and coordinate body functions and systems.

• to protect the body from harm.

• to identify pain and begin healing.

• to break down food.

Select all of the organs of the nervous system:

• Brain

• Heart

• Spinal Cord

• Nerves

• Stomach

Which system controls all other body systems?

• Muscular

• Excretory

• Nervous

• Digestive

What is the function of a nerve?

• To transport needed food around the body

• To control body movement for reflexes.

• To carry messages (impulses) to and form the Central Nervous System

• All of the above

Label the parts of the nervous system

c

b

a

Peripheral nervous system

Brain

Spinal Cord

Label the organs of the nervous system.

a

b

c

Nerves

Brain

Spinal cord

Click on the parts of the peripheral nervous system

Select the nervous system.

During a biology class, Olivia asked, "What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?"

• Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

• Autonomic and Somatic Nervous Systems

• Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems

• Sensory and Motor Nervous Systems

Answer explanation

The two main divisions of the nervous system are the Central Nervous System (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord, and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS), which connects the CNS to the rest of the body.

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

• Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

• Autonomic and Somatic Nervous Systems

• Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems

• Sensory and Motor Nervous Systems