Crash Course Central Nervous System

Which part of the brain controls vital functions (involuntarly) such as breathing and heart rate?

• Diencephalon

• Frontal Lobe

• Medulla oblongata

• Cerebellum

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

This part is known as the "Little Brain" and is in charge of balance and coordinating movements.  

• Thalamus

• Reticular Formation

• Hypothalamus

• Cerebellum

The spinal cord is part of the ____ nervous system.

• Central

• Peripheral

Select all that apply: The function of the nervous system is to control

• voluntary movement

• our senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste..)

• our memories and thoughts

• Involuntary actions likes breathing and heart beat

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

What are the two divisions of the nervous system?

• Central and Lower nervous systems

• Central and Peripheral nervous systems

• Lower and Cerebral nervous systems

• Central and Muscular nervous systems

Senses recognize ____________ which are recognized by the brain and results in a response.

• Synapses

• Brain messages

• Stimuli (plural of stimulus)

• Cerebrums

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

The cerebellum is labeled as #...

• 1

• 2

• 3

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

The medulla is labeled as ...

• 1

• 2

• 3

Which part of the brain controls senses, thinking, and memory?

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• medulla