Question | Answer |
What are the five functions of the integumentary system ? | To protect, keep moisture, make vitamin D, regulate body temperature, excrete waste |
What are the 3 layers that make up skin ? | hair follicles, nails, nerves |
What are the 2 systems that make up the nervous system ? | Central & peripheral |
What does your brain look like ? | A wet sponge |
How much does your brain weigh ? | 3 pounds |
What part of your braun automatically controls parts of your body ? | Brain stem |
What does the brain stem control ? | Digesting food, pumping blood, breathing |
What is a special name for a nerve cell ? | Neuron |
What part of your brain controls feelings ? | Amygdala |
Define cerebrum | Controls thoughts, memory, learning and senses |
Define cerebellum | Controls balance and muscle coordination |
Define medulla | Controls breathing, heartbeat, digestion and other vital body processes |
Define spinal cord | Relays impulses between brain & other parts of the body |
Define spinal nerves | Carry impulses between the spinal cord & body parts |
What are the functions of the nervous system ? | Regulates and maintains homeostasis |
Components of the skin | Fat cells, fat layer, sweat glands, oil glands, pores, blood vessels, epidermis, dermis, hair, hair muscle, nerves |
What is the special name of a nerve cell ? | Neuron |