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What are the two main parts of the nervous system?
What are the two main parts of the nervous system?
- Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system (correct)
- Brain and spinal cord
- Autonomic nervous system and somatic nervous system
- Sensory nerves and motor nerves
The spinal cord is responsible for complex thoughts and emotions.
The spinal cord is responsible for complex thoughts and emotions.
False (B)
What is the primary role of the brain in the human nervous system?
What is the primary role of the brain in the human nervous system?
To control thinking, feelings, and bodily functions.
The nervous system allows us to experience emotions such as _____ and _____.
The nervous system allows us to experience emotions such as _____ and _____.
Match the functions of the nervous system with their descriptions:
Match the functions of the nervous system with their descriptions:
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Central Nervous System (CNS)
Central Nervous System (CNS)
The control center of the nervous system. It is made up of the brain and the spinal cord.
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
The part of the nervous system that extends outside the CNS, carrying messages to and from the rest of the body.
Brain
Brain
The largest and most complex organ in the body, responsible for thoughts, emotions, and actions.
Spinal Cord
Spinal Cord
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Nerves
Nerves
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Study Notes
The Human Nervous System
- The human nervous system is a complex network of cells and tissues enabling interaction with the world.
- It controls everything from reflexes to complex thoughts and emotions.
Main Components
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Central Nervous System (CNS): The control center.
- Consists of the brain and spinal cord.
- The brain is the body's largest and most complex organ, responsible for thoughts, feelings, and actions.
- The spinal cord is a long, thin nerve bundle connecting the brain to the body.
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Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): Nerves branching from the spinal cord, reaching all body parts.
- Carries messages between the CNS and the rest of the body.
Nervous System Functions
- Movement: Controls muscles for body movement.
- Sensation: Enables feeling (pain, temperature, touch).
- Thinking: Allows for thought processes, learning, and memory.
- Emotions: Supports feeling emotions (happiness, sadness, anger).
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