What are nerves
The cells that carry info through your nervous system.
Neuron
The brain or control center of any cell.
Nucleus
What structure links the brain to the peripheral nervous system?
The reaction to the stimulus.
Response
Mr. Dixon wishes he was this tall.
6'7
Messages or signals that the neuron carries.
Nerve Impulses
The location where a nerve cell receives the signal from another nerve cell.
Dendrites
This is a system within the peripheral nervous system, that controls your voluntary actions.( ex. jumping, writing, singing.)
Somatic System
This part of the nervous system is like a two lane highway that connects to the brain.
The spine
The cells that fight off infection and diseases in the body.
White blood cells
Any change to an environment that an organism can react to.
Stimulus
The location where a signal leaves the nerve cell and moves to the next cell.
Axon Terminal
This is a system, within the peripheral nervous system, that controls your involuntary actions.( Ex. Blood pressure, heartbeat, digestion of food.)
The Autonomic System
This part of the brain controls your involuntary actions, such as your breathing, heart beat, and blood pressure.
The Brain Stem
The 6th Planet from the sun is _____________
Saturn
The most important organ in your nervous system is
The brain
The direction that nerve impulses(signals) travel the cell.
Left to Right
This type of neuron sends impulses to your glands and muscles.
Motor Neuron
This part of your brain controls your movements and coordination.
The cerebellum
This important component of blood is responsible for transporting oxygen all over the body.
Red Blood Cells
Nerve impulses cross the synapse by converting electrical signals into a ______ _______.
Chemical signals
The gap between nerve cells where signals travel across
Synapse
This type of neuron picks up a stimulus and turns it into a nerve impulse.
Sensory Neuron.
This part of the brain is responsible for interpreting messages and controlling your memory and speech.
The cerebrum
This aquatic animal has 3 hearts and the ability to change its color to fit its environment. It is one of the most intelligent animals in the world.
Octopus