12 Questions
The functional unit of the Nervous System is the nerve cell, the ______
NEURON
Glial Cells provide ______ and protection for neurons
supports
Nerve Cell Parts: Dendrites- recieve ______ signals from neighboring cells
chemical
The ______ Nervous System containing the brain and spinal cord
Central
The ______ Nervous System is a network of nerves and neural tissues branching out throughout the body
Peripheral
The brain is a complex organ that controls ______, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger and every process that regulates our body
thought
The cerebellum is at the back of the brain and controls ______ and coordination.
balance
The brain stem controls basic functions like breathing, heart rate, and ______.
sleeping
The cerebrum is responsible for thinking, remembering, and voluntary ______.
movements
The diencephalon helps regulate body temperature, hunger, ______, and other important functions.
thirst
The cerebral cortex is like a fancy outer layer full of ______.
folds
The cortex, also called 'grey matter,' is actively involved in how we think and understand the world around us. It's the main building block of our ______.
intelligence
Test your knowledge on the four primary functions of the nervous system, the structure of neurons, and the parts of a nerve cell such as dendrites and the cell body. Learn about how neurons send electrochemical messages and the role of glial cells in supporting and protecting neurons.
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