Nervous System Basics
This system is the body's control center and communication network
What is the Nervous System?
The largest part of the brain responsible for thinking, learning, and memory.
What is the cerebrum?
Another name for the circulatory system.
What is the cardiovascular system?
Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
What are arteries?
Getting enough of this each night helps keep the nervous system healthy.
What is sleep?
Which part of the nervous system includes all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord?
What is the Peripheral Nervous System?
This part of the brain helps with balance and coordination.
What is the cerebellum?
The main organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
What is the heart?
Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart.
What are veins?
Wearing these while biking or playing certain sports helps protect your brain.
What are helmets?
This part of the nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord.
What is the Central Nervous System (CNS)?
This part controls breathing, heartbeat, and digestion.
What is the brain stem?
Blood becomes oxygen-rich in these organs.
What are the lungs?
The smallest blood vessels that connect arteries and veins.
What are capillaries?
This healthy habit helps strengthen your heart and improve blood circulation.
What is exercise?
These carry messages throughout the body.
What are nerves?
A brain injury caused by a bump or blow to the head.
What is a concussion?
This is the largest artery in the human body.
What is the aorta?
These blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body.
What are red blood cells?
Wearing a helmet while biking or skateboarding helps prevent injuries to this organ.
What is the brain?
A fast, automatic response that helps protect the body from injury.
What is a reflex?
Give two symptoms of a concussion.
What is headache, dizziness, confusion, or blurred vision?
Name two major functions of the circulatory system.
What are transporting oxygen/nutrients, removing waste, or regulating body temperature?
These blood cells help fight infection and disease
What are white blood cells?
Name three healthy habits that help keep the circulatory system healthy.
What are exercising regularly, eating a balanced diet, drinking water, getting enough sleep, or avoiding smoking/vaping?