Task
1. The human nervous system is made up of billions of cells called _____________________.
2. The nervous system is divided into two main parts, the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). (a) The central nervous system (CNS) is made up of the: ____________________________________________________________________________
(b) What is the role of peripheral nervous system (PNS)? ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
3. Name the three main parts of the brain.
a. ______________________________________________________ b. ______________________________________________________ c. ______________________________________________________
4. What is the band of nerve fibres called that connect the two hemispheres of the brain? ____________________________________________________________________________
5. Each hemisphere of the brain is divided into four lobes called: a. ______________________________________________________ b. ______________________________________________________ c. ______________________________________________________ d. ______________________________________________________
6. The right hemisphere controls the right side of the body.
a. True
b. False
7. The part of the brain that coordinates muscular movements with sensory information and helps maintain your body’s sense of balance is the:
a. cerebrum
b. cerebellum
c. thalamus
8. The brain controls actions that you choose to do. Give two examples of voluntary actions. a. ____________________________________________________________________ b. ____________________________________________________________________
9. The brain also automatically controls actions without being told. Give two examples of involuntary actions. a. ____________________________________________________________________ b. ____________________________________________________________________
10. Neurons send messages across the body. Name the three basic parts of a neuron. a. ____________________________________________________________________ b. ____________________________________________________________________ c. ____________________________________________________________________