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Brain
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Reflexes
Issues
100
What part of the brain helps you grow?
pituitary gland
100
What are the two main parts of the central nervous system?
brain and spinal cord
100
What type of neuron would you find on the tip of your finger?
sensory
100
How many reflex arcs did we cover?
2
100
What is the condition where someone is prone to seizures called?
epilepsy
200
What part of your brain controls your body temperature?
Hypothalamus
200
What is the command center of the body?
the brain
200
Where are your nerves located?
all throughout your body
200
If you touch a hot stove what neurons are being used?
sensory, interneuron, and motor
200
If you have a seizure what should you ultimately do?
see a doctor
300
What is the thinking part of your brain?
cerebrum
300
What connects the brain to the spinal cord?
Brain stem
300
What is the bundle of nerves running down your back called?
spinal cord
300
Where do you find the interneurons in a reflex arc?
spinal cord
300
Multiple sclerosis is a condition where the body attacks what part of the neuron?
Myelin sheath
400
What part of the brain controls your balance and movement?
cerebellum
400
What protects your brain?
skull
400
What type of neuron moves your muscles?
Motor neurons
400
If your doctor hits your Achilles tendon your foot will twitch what neurons are being activated?
sensory and motor
400
Why would someone with MS have a hard time controlling their muscles?
the nerve signal is interrupted.
500
What controls your involuntary muscles?
brain stem
500
What do all messages have to travel through before going to other parts of your body?
spinal cord
500
What are the three types of neurons?
Sensory, motor, and interneurons
500
why isn't the brain included in the path of a reflex?
It would take too much time
500
Do all people with epilepsy have to wear helmets?
no