Brain
Name one part of the nervous system
brain, spinal cord, and nerves (choose one)
What does the nervous system control?
The functions of the entire body.
Are all human brains the same?
different
The brain, spinal cord and nerves make up what system?
the nervous system
When will your nervous system increase your heart rate?
if you are in danger
Name two parts of the nervous system
brain, spinal cord, and nerves (choose two)
What does the left hemisphere of the brain control?
the right hand
What is the largest part of the brain?
cerebrum
How fast do nerves carry info to your hands?
250 MPH
carries information
Name three parts of the nervous system
brain, spinal cord, and nerves (all)
How long does long term memory help a person remember something?
one year or more
What carry information from the brain to other body parts?
motor nerves
What controls the functions of the entire body?
The nervous system
What do sensory nerves do?
carry information from the fingertips to the brain
How do cells carry information from nerve to nerve?
This signal passes through liquid to the next nerve
How many miles of blood vessels are in your brain?
100,000 miles
What controls balance, movement, and coordination?
Cerebellum
What hemisphere controls the right hand?
the left
Name the three parts of the brain
cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem (or medulla)
Nerves that carry information from the fingertips to the brain are called what?
Sensory nerves
The cerebellum controls what?
balance, movement, and coordination
What do motor nerves carry?
information from the brain to other body parts
What type of memory helps a person remember something for one year?
long term
put the three parts of the brain in ABC order
brain, nerves, spinal cord