The Nervous System Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
The brain and spinal cord make up the __________ nervous system. | central |
All nerves that go to the rest of the body are a part of the ___________________ nervous system. | peripheral |
The largest part of the brain is called the ____________. | cerebrum |
The peripheral nervous system is divided into ______ parts. | two |
This system deals with actions that you control. | somatic |
This system deals with actions you do not control. | autonomic |
Muscles that you control are called ________________ muscles. | voluntary |
Muscles that you do not control are called _________________ muscles. | involuntary |
The cerebrum controls these type of muscles. | voluntary |
The cerebellum controls your___________, movement, and coordination. | balance |
The brain stem controls breathing, digestion, and _________________. | circulation |
The pituitary gland is in charge of your ________________. | growth |
The hypothalamus helps to regulate your __________________. | temperature |
The brain stem controls these types of muscles. | involuntary |
This is an example of a traumatic brain injury. | concussion |
This is a thick column of nerve tissue. | spinal cord |
This is an automatic response that occurs very rapidly and without conscious control. | reflex |
A cell that carries information through your nervous system is called _____________________. | a neuron |
A message that a neuron carries is called __________________. | a nerve impulse |
Name three ways to care for your nervous system. | get enough rest, avoid drugs and alcohol, avoid injuries |
How do you avoid injury to the nervous system? | wear a helmet, use seat belts, wear proper gear for sports |
Why is polio no longer a deadly disease? | We have a vaccine. |
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