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We learn about what the world around us looks, feels, sounds, smells, and tastes like by using our five ________.
senses
The brain gets information about the outside world and the rest of the body through _________., which are made up of axons, cell bodies, and dendrites.
nerves
Look at the diagram of brain: where's the cerebrum?
Cerebrum
These are all over the body. They make up the nervous system and send messages to the brain.
Nerve cells
This carries nerve signals away from the cell body.
axon
When it is cold outside your body may start to shiver without your thinking about it. Shivering is an example of a _______.
1. reflex
Where is the adrenal glands on the diagram?
Over the kidneys
Look at the diagram of brain: where's the brain stem?
Brain stem
This part of the brain helps you keep your balance.
cerebellum
This controls basic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and pulse.
Brain stem
The _________ nervous system involves actions that you can control, such as deciding when to move your arm to pick up a ball. Sneezing or getting goose bumps are part of your __________ nervous system and cannot be controlled.
1. voluntary
2. involuntary
Where is the thyroid on the diagram?
It close to your throat.
Look at the diagram of brain: where's the cerebellum?
cerebellum
It is a bundle of axons that runs up and down the back. It is covered and protected by the vertebrae.
Spinal cord
Transmits signal through these to the spinal cord or brain back to the body.
Nerves
The endocrine system is made up of different _______, which produce chemical messengers called __________.
1. glands
2. hormones
Where is the pancreas on the diagram?
Behind the stomach.
Look at the diagram of the Nerve: where is the cell body?
cell body
These branch-like extensions carry nerve signals toward the cell body. There are usually many of them in each cell.
Dendrites
It controls your thinking and reasoning.
Cerebrum
The building blocks of life are called __________. Two or more of these building blocks make up _________. Organs are made from two or more kinds of _______. Two or more organs make up a _____________ that performs a certain job.
1. cells
2. tissue
3. tissue
4. body system
Where's the pituitary gland on the diagram?
Attached to the brain
Look at the diagram of nerve? Where are the dendrites and axon?
dendrites and axon
it is the control center of the human body. It is made up of three main parts: the brain stem, cerebellum and the cerebrum.
Brain
This central part of the neuron contains the nucleus.
cell body