Nervous System Flashcards
(9 cards)
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Brain stem
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The part of the brain that connects the brain to the spinal cord. It controls involuntary muscles that work to keep your body alive.
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Autonomic nervous system
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Controls all involuntary actions of the body
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Cerebellum
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The part of the brain that is located below the cerebrum. It controls balance, movement, and coordination.
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Cerebrum
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It is the largest part of the brain. It controls thinking and voluntary movements.
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Left hemisphere
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Usually controls the right side of the body parts
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Motor nerve
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Carries information from the brain to other body parts
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Neurologist
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A doctor who treats disorders of the nervous system
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Right hemisphere
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Usually controls the left side of the body
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Sensory nerve
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Carries information from the body parts to the brain
