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What are the functions of the Nervous System?
to control and communicate with what is going on in the body
Which part of the nervous system is the largest?
central nervous system
This part of the nervous system controls most body actions?
Central Nervous system
This part of the nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord
Central nervous system
This part of the nervous system carries electrical signals to and from the central nervous system
peripheral
This part of the nervous system includes the nerves and extends from the spinal cord to ALL parts of the body
peripheral nervous system
The brain controls body functions by sending and receiving electrical signals through
nerves
These are thin strands of long fibers that are very small
nerves
Nerves are made up of billions of nerves cells called...
neurons
When a neuron connection is made because a new skill is learned?
synapses
Long bundle of neurons that go down your back and connects the brain to the nerves?
spinal cord
This receives and stores information for the nervous system?
brain
What type of nerve is controlled by the brain and works automatically?
autonomic
What type of nerves controls involuntary functions like blinking or breathing ?
autonomic
What is the name of the nerve that we can control?
somatic
What type of nerve sends information from our senses to the central nervous system?
somatic
