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Role of Human Nervous System

1. Figure below shows the organization of the human nervous system. Label the diagram.
Human nervous system

Central nervous system (CNS)

Peripheral nervous system (PNS)

W : _______________________

Y : _______________________

X : _______________________

Z : _______________________

W:__________
_
Y:__________
_

b.___________

a)__________
Z:__________
_

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X:__________
_

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2. Label the structure of brain below.

iv._______________
i.______________
v._______________
ii._______________

iii.___________________

Parts of brain

Function

Cereberum

Cerebellum

Medulla oblongata

Pituitary gland

Hypothalamus

Thalamus
(** 2 functions each)

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Label the parts on each of the neurone and state its function.
(a)

Afferent neurone

Function :

_________________________________________________

(b)

Efferent neurone

Function : _________________________________________________
(c)

Interneurone

Function : _________________________________________________

Reflex action
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Fill in the blanks.


The sharp needle that pokes the finger act as a __________________

The sensory __________________ for pain at the skin receives the stimulus.

The sensory receptor produces _________________ impulse.

The impulse is sent by the _______________neuron to the spinal cord.

The afferent neuron will synapse with the __________________ found in the
___________________ matter of the spinal cord.

The interneuron will form a synapse with the ___________________ neuron.

The efferent neuron will bring the nerve impulse to the __________________ which
consists of muscles.

The muscles will _________________ and pull the hand away from the stimulus.

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