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Nervous System Remedial Worksheet for Grade 5

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1. The nervous system is the body's __________ system that controls and coordinates the
activities of the body.
2. The basic unit of the nervous system is called a __________.
3. The nervous system can be divided into two main parts: the central nervous system (CNS) and
the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS consists of the __________ and the spinal cord.
4. The PNS consists of nerves that connect the __________ to the rest of the body.
5. Neurons are special cells that transmit __________ signals.
6. The brain is the control center of the body and is responsible for thinking, __________,
memory, and many other functions.
7. The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs down the back and is responsible for
transmitting __________ between the brain and the rest of the body.
8. The sensory neurons carry information from the __________ to the brain.
9. The motor neurons carry signals from the brain to the __________, telling them how to
respond.
10. Reflexes are automatic responses to stimuli that help protect the body from __________
situations.
11. The voluntary actions are those that we consciously control, like __________ and speaking.

Multiple Choice: Choose the correct option.

1. The nervous system helps us to:

a) Digest food
b) Control voluntary actions
c) Pump blood
d) Filter waste

2. Which part of the nervous system controls involuntary actions like heart rate and digestion?
a) Central Nervous System
b) Peripheral Nervous System
c) Autonomic Nervous System
d) Voluntary Nervous System

3. The brain is protected by:

a) Lungs
b) Skull
c) Stomach
d) Spinal Cord

4. Which type of neuron carries information from the senses to the brain?
a) Motor Neuron
b) Reflex Neuron
c) Sensory Neuron
d) Connector Neuron

5. Which part of the neuron contains the nucleus?

a) Axon
b) Dendrite
c) Cell Body
d) Synapse

True or False:

1. The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system. (True/False)

2. Reflexes are controlled by the conscious part of the brain. (True/False)

3. The peripheral nervous system consists of nerves that are located outside the brain and
spinal cord. (True/False)

4. Neurons can transmit electrical signals and chemical signals. (True/False)

5. The nervous system plays no role in controlling movement. (True/False)

Answer the following

Explain the difference between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.