When
These are the different tastes our taste buds pick up on the tongue.
Sweet, sour, salty, bitter and savory (umami)
What does the nervous system control?
The functions of the entire body.
Are human brains the same or different?
different
The brain, spinal cord and nerves make up what system?
the nervous system
Our nose can detect at least this many different odors?
What is 50?
This sensory organ carries light messages to the brain. The brain then interprets the messages to allow us to see.
The optic nerve
Why is it important for the human body to feel pain?
To warn us of danger to our bodies!
What is the largest part of the brain?
cerebrum
What is a nerve?
a bundle of cells that carry information
carries information
Name three parts of the nervous system
brain, spinal cord, and nerves (all)
What is the difference between a stimulus and a response?
A stimulus is an event or condition which initiates a response, whereas response is the organism's reaction to a stimulus.
This is the protective layer of fats and proteins that coat the main body section of the nerve.
What is the myelin sheath?
What controls the functions of the entire body?
The nervous system
What is the smallest part of the brain?
The medulla
About 100 billion!
This is a bundle of cells that carry information
nerves
If you are in danger, what will your nervous system do?
Increase your heart rate.
What lobe controls balance, movement, and coordination?
The frontal lobe
What hemisphere controls the right hand?
the left
Name the three parts of the brain
cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem (or medulla)
What organ does each sense use?
Sight - eyes
Smell - nose
Hearing - ears
Taste - tongue
Touch - skin
The cerebellum controls what?
balance, movement, and coordination
What carry information from the brain to other body parts?
nerves
put the three parts of the brain in ABC order
cerebellum, cerebrum, medulla
What directions do nerves travel?
TO the brain and FROM the brain!