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Nervous System
6th Grade Life Science
Question | Answer |
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Bundle of nerve cells | nerve |
Body system that sends electrical messages throughout the body; controls all other body systems. | nervous system |
Groups of organs that work together to perform a specific task | organ system |
Bruise on the surface of the brain that can cause temporary problems such as headache, drowsiness, and confusion. | concussion |
Loss of ability to feel or move part of the body. | paralysis |
Chemical element, such as calcium or potassium, that is needed for body processes. | mineral |
Organic compound needed in small amounts for the body to function properly. | vitamin |
Disease caused by injury to the developing brain that results in impaired muscle coordination. | cerebral palsy |
Infection of the brain that can cause fever, headache, drowsiness, and confusion. | encephalitis |
Disease that causes seizures, a period of lost consciousness that may include violent muscle contractions. | eplilepsy |
Infection of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. | meningitis |
Severe type of headache that occurs when blood vessels in the head expand. | migraine |
Condition that causes swelling of the brain; can occur among young people who take aspirin when they have a viral infection. | Reye's syndrome |
Mass of cells that grows out of control. | tumor |