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nervous system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| nervous system | The main functions are to receive stimuli from inside and outside the body, to interpret the stimuli, and initiate responses for survival |
| brain | An organ of the central nervous system which has 3 distinct parts that all serve to control and coordinate the activities of the body |
| spinal cord | – A bundle of nerves that begins at the brain stem and continues down the center of the back through the vertebrae. It connects with the peripheral nerves |
| neuron | A nerve cell. |
| cerebellum | This part of the brain helps with balance and coordination |
| cerebrum | This part of the brain controls thoughts, voluntary actions, and the sensations related to the five senses |
| brain stem | – This part of the brain is located at the base of the brain and controls vital and involuntary processes such as breathing, digestion, and beating of the heart |
| peripheral nerve | A network of nerves that branch out from the spinal cord and connect to the rest of the body and transmit signals to and from the brain through the spinal cord. |
| central nervous system | This includes the brain and spinal cord |
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