Nervous system
What is the nervous system?
The nervous system is a system containing the brain and spinal cord; it sends messages to and from the body
True or False: The brain is part of the nervous system.
True
What are electrical impulses?
Tiny bursts of electricity carrying information.
Name one thing the nervous system helps you do every day
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What part of the nervous system runs down your back?
Spinal Cord/ CNS
What is the part of your body that sends messages to near parts?
The PNS (peripheral nervous system)
What helps you feel things like hot or cold?
Your sensory nerves
Name another thing a nervous system does every day
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What are neurons?
Cells but for like the nervous system
What is the job of sensory nerves?
They gather information through the 5 senses and send messages to the brain
What organ is known as the control center of the body?
The brain
What is the function of the spinal cord?
To send messages to and from the brain
What are the two main parts of the nervous system?
PNS & CNS
What does the peripheral nervous system do?
The PNS includes the brain and spinal cord. The brain sends messages to and from the spinal cord
Whats the difference between the PNS and CNS
the PNS is the brain and spinal cord and the CNS is more outside
What part of your body helps you react quickly if you touch something sharp?
PNS
What does the brain do when receiving information?
It sends a burst of information
How does the brain send messages to the rest of the body?
Through the spinal cord
How does the nervous system help protect you from danger?
If you get information from any of your five senses there is danger it helps you escape
What happens when you touch something hot?
The sensory nerves send the message to the brain TO GET YOUR HAND OUT OF THE WAY SO YOU DONT BURN TO A CRISP