Subject: Biology

Class: 9 C
Topic: Nervous System/ Sensitivity and Coordination

Instructions: Use the words below to complete the paragraph on the nervous system.
temperature peripheral nervous system spinal reflexes
central nervous system spinal cord stimuli

1. The nervous system is made up of two systems, the ___________ __________

__________ and the ______________ _____________ _____________. The
_____________ _________________ ___________ is made up of the brain and the
___________ __________. The spinal cord controls the ____________
__________. The brain is made up of three parts, the cerebrum, the cerebellum and
the medulla oblongata. The cerebrum controls our problem solving skills and our
speech while the cerebellum controls our balance. The hypothalamus controls our
body ___________. Change in ___________ is detected by the skin, which is the
largest organ in the human body. These changes detected by our body are called
__________

2. What is the function of 6, 8 and 9.

 True or False
3. Instructions: Read the statements below and state whether it is are true or false by
writing the word “true” or “false.”
a) Eyes and ears do not detect chemicals ____
b) Stimuli is important to protect us from harm ___
c) In the nervous system information travels as electrical impulses which are carried by
the neurones____
d) Debating, studying and practicing social distance are not examples of voluntary
actions ____
e) Blinking, breathing and peristalsis are examples of involuntary actions _____

4. Describe how Paul is able to respond by moving his hand away from a hot pot.