This system includes all nerves outside the brain an spinal cord.
What is the peripheral nervous system
This is the basic structure and function unit of the nervous system
What is a neuron?
This organ is the control center of the nervous system.
What is the brain?
This part of the nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord
What is the central nervous system
This cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell
What is the olfactory nerve
The system controls voluntary movements like walking or picking up objects.
What is the somatic nervous system
This part of the neuron carries Electrical impulses away from the cell body
What is the axon
This part of the brain controls balance and coordination
What is the cerebellum?
This division controls voluntary movement like walking or picking up objects
What is the somatic nerve system
This cranial nerve controls vision
What is the optic nerve
This system controls involuntary actions like heart rate and digestion
What is the autonomic nervous system
This layer increases the speed of nerve impulses
What is the myelin sheath
Disconnect the brain to the rest of the body
What is the spinal cord?
This system regulates involuntary functions like heart rate and digestion
What is the autonomic nerve system
This cranial nerve controls most eye movements
What is the oculomotor nerve
This divisions of autonomic systems prepares the body for “fight or flight”.
What is the sympathetic nervous system
The small gap between two neurons were communication occurs is called what?
What is the synapse?
This part of the brain is responsible for decision-making and problem-solving
What is the frontal lobe
This branch of the autonomic nervous system prepare the body for “fighter flight mode”
What is the sympathetic nervous system
This cranial nerve is responsible for facial expressions
What is the facial nerve
This division calms the body and promotes “rest and digest.”
What is the parasympathetic nervous system
These neurons carry information from sensory receptors to the CNS
What are sensory neurons?
This structure protects the brain and spinal cord by surrounding them with fluid
What are the meninges
This type of neuron carries signals from sensory receptors towards the essential nervous
What is a sensory neuron
This cranial nerve controls tongue movement
What is the hypoglossal nerve