FIND THE Find the parts of the nervous system.

Write their names on the

PARTS correct lines. Choose from the parts listed below.

brain

spinal cord
spinal cord
nerves
nerves brain

Name the parts that ·

make up the central
nervous system.
brain
spinal cord

Figure C

FILL IN Write the correct term in each blank to answer the question or
THE BLANKS complete the sentence.·

1. Name the sense organs.

eyes tongue
nose ears
skin

2. Four of the sense organs send nerves

right into the brain. Which organs
'ate ·they? (Thiirkofyour own=hody,.J
skin ears

eyes nose

i 3. Most nerves of one of the sense or­

. gans go to the spinal cord before they
· go to the brain. Which organ is this?
(Think of your own body.)
Figure D skin
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away

away

brain

electrical
 You would fall because the cerebellum which helps you balance would be
shook.

Possible memory loss.

of your abilities.
You would be unable to use most

skull
ing, so it is important to
Because your brain controls everyth
keep it safe.
bones and cartilage

Doesn't distract you from looking and thinking about

other things.
 sends recieves

brain nerves

spinal cord
one direction

to
away from

stimuli
response

brain
nerves

muscles

bones

`a
c
e

d
 COMPLETE Twelve actions are listed below. Each action is controlled by a
THE CHART different part of the brain. Two actions are controlled by two
parts. Place a check [✓] in the proper box (or boxes) for each
action.

ACTION CONTROLLED BY
cerebrum · cerebel1um meduJla

1. hearing

2. seeing

3. moving the body

4. heartbeat

5. tasting ,'

6. balance

7. sneezing
. ,.. --- ..
8. .
learning
-
9. breathing

10. speaking

11. memory

12. blinking

REACHING OUT
Responses that are planned are voluniary responses. Responses that are not
• ::;..:::=-:....:..
planned are involuntary responses'.
--:.��--- -- -----. �--_--_ - __- � -:_--- ·---- -·
_ ------------ ------ --
----- -- ----------------�- ---------·
1. What was the last voluntary response you did?

move my hands.

2. Can you name an' involuntary response that you are probably doing right now?

breathing

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