Lesson 9 Flashcards
Name the 3 parts of the brain we discussed
- cerebrum
- cerebellum
- brain stem
What part of a neuron provides onformation?
The dendrite.
What part sends the information on its way?
The axon.
Where do you find the nucleus in a neuron?
In the cell body.
What does a sensory neuron do?
It takes information to the brain or spinal cord.
What does a motor neuron do?
It sends information from the brain or spinal cord to the muscles and organs of the body, telling them what to do.
What is the somatic nervous system?
It is the part of the nervous system responsible for the voluntary movements you make.
What is the autonomic nervous system?
It is the part of the nervous system that covers the involuntary movements of the body.
What does the endocrine system do?
It makes and releases hormones to control activities in the body.
