The Nervous System and The Brain

What is the function of the nervous system?

• To clean the blood

• To help with digestion

• To control the body and send messages

• To pump blood to the brain

What protects the brain?

Which part of the brain controls memory and speech?

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

• Lungs

• Cerebrum

What does the cerebellum help with?

• Breathing and heartbeat

• Talking and thinking

• Balance and movement

• Blood circulation

The brainstem controls...

• Emotions

• Heartbeat and breathing

• Muscles in the arms

• Language

The left hemisphere of the cerebrum helps with...

• Art and music

• Breathing and sleeping

• Logic and language

• Emotions

The right hemisphere of the cerebrum controls...

• The right side of the body

• The kidneys

• The left side of the body

• Digestion

The _______ controls the center of the body

Which sentence is true?

• The cerebellum controls speech

• The cerebrum helps you stay balanced

• The brainstem controls automatic body functions

• The skull sends messages to the body

What connects the brain to the spinal cord?

• The cerebellum

• The skull

• The brainstem

• The heart