Nervous System

What are the main parts of the Central Nervous System?

• Neurons

• Brain

• Spinal Cord

• Vertebrae

If someone was in an accident and their brain stem was damaged, how might this impact their day-to-day functions? (there are 2 answers)

• Trouble with breathing

• Difficulty eating/swallowing

• Inability to maintain their balance

• Difficulty with moving around on their own

Your spinal cord plays a role in which of the following functions? (2 answers)

• Reflexes

• Breathing

• Blood Pressure

• Movement

The Somatic Nervous System can best be described as...

• The division of the PNS that controls voluntary actions

• The division of the PNS that controls involuntary actions

The Autonomic Nervous System can best be described as...

• The division of our PNS that controls voluntary actions

• The division of our PNS that controls involuntary actions

Which of the organs below are included in the central nervous system? (2 answers)

• spinal cord

• brain

• nerves