Nervous System
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Nervous System starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the path a nerve impulse takes from touching a hot object to moving your hand away.
Describe what happens in a reflex arc.
Explain the difference between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
Explain why damage to the spinal cord can cause paralysis.
Explain why reflex actions are important for survival.
Name the gap between two neurons where nerve impulses are transmitted.
What is a reflex action?
What is the function of sensory neurons?
Which of the following best describes a nerve impulse?
(1) A chemical reaction
(2) An electrical signal
(3) A muscle contraction
(4) A blood flow
Which of the following best describes the function of the myelin sheath?
(1) To protect the brain
(2) To speed up nerve impulses
(3) To produce hormones
(4) To filter blood
Which of the following best describes the role of the hypothalamus?
(1) Controls balance
(2) Regulates body temperature
(3) Controls voluntary movement
(4) Produces red blood cells
Which of the following is a function of the autonomic nervous system?
(1) Writing
(2) Breathing
(3) Walking
(4) Talking
Fill in the blank: The _______ cord is a long bundle of nerves that runs down the back and connects the brain to the rest of the body.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the largest part of the human brain.
Fill in the blank: The _______ nervous system controls involuntary actions like digestion and heart rate.
Fill in the blank: The _______ nervous system controls voluntary actions like moving your arm.
True or False: All neurons are the same shape and size.
True or False: All reflex actions are controlled by the brain.
True or False: The medulla controls involuntary actions like heartbeat and breathing.
True or False: The nervous system helps us react to changes in our environment.
