Nervous System Basics
What is the main function of the nervous system?
To control and coordinate body activities.
What is another name for a nerve cell?
Neuron
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
Cerebellum
How many neurons are in the human brain? (nearest 4 billion)
About 86 Billion
Which famous soft drink was invented in 1892?
Coca Cola
Name the two main parts of the nervous system.
Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system.
What part of a neuron receives signals?
Dendrite
What part of the brain controls automatic functions like breathing?
Brainstem
True or False: Nerve signals travel faster than 100 miles per hour.
True
Where were French fries invented?
Belgium
Which part of the nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord?
Central Nervous System
What is the long part of a neuron that sends signals?
Axon
What part of the brain is responsible for processing visual information?
Occipital Lobe
What animal has the largest brain relative to its body size?
Human
Which state in the U.S. is only one syllable long?
Maine
What protects the brain and spinal cord?
Bones
Nucleus
This lobe is involved in all things sensory (touch, hot, cold, painful)
Parietal lobe
Can reflexes occur without the brain’s involvement?
Yes, they are processed by the spinal cord.
What is the national animal of Scotland?
Unicorn
What type of signals does the nervous system use to communicate?
Electrical and chemical signals
These can be found at the end of the Axon and are what send the signals to another cell
Axon Terminals
This lobe is involved in decision making and controlling emotions
Frontal Lobe
Give an example of a reflex action.
Pulling your hand away from a hot surface.
In darts, what is the highest possible score using three darts?
180