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nervous and locomotor systems

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#Nervous system #locomotor system

The peripheral nervous system consists of all the ______ and _______ that interconnect the different parts of the body.

Nerves and neurons

15

Name the major parts of the central nervous system.

Brain, cerebellum, and brain-stem (together these = the encephalon), spinal cord (inside spinal column)

20

Explain the difference between reflex actions and voluntary actions.

Reflex actions are actions we do without thinking. The brain controls voluntary actions.

15

Give an example of a reflex action.

Pulling hand away from a hot stove, e.g.

10

Give an example of a voluntary action.

Jumping up and down, e.g.

10

The ______________ coordinates body movements.

cerebellum

15

The ____________, together with the network of nerves, oversees reflex actions.

spinal cord

15

The nervous system receives information from our ________.

senses

10

The locomotor system is the group of organs that allows ________________.

movement

15

The skeleton is formed by _________, __________, and ____________.

bones, joints, and ligaments

15

Joints contain __________ that join bones to bones.

ligaments

10

Muscles are attached to bones through __________.

tendons

15

What is the longest bone in the body?

femur

15

What are the bones of the fingers and toes called?

phalanges

15