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vocabulary for chpt. 9--human body
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| autonomic nervous system | controls all involuntary actions of the body |
| brain stem | The part of the brain that connects the brain to the spinal cord. It controls involuntary muscles that work to keep your body alive. |
| cerebellum | The part of the brain that is located below the cerebrum. It controls balance, movement, and coordination. |
| cerebrum | It is the largest part of the brain. It controls thinking and voluntary movements. |
| left hemisphere | usually controls the right side of the body |
| motor nerve | carries information from the brain to other body parts |
| neurologist | a doctor who treats disorders of the nervous system |
| right hemisphere | usually controls the left side of the body |
| sensory nerve | carries information from the body parts to the brain |