Our flashcards on components of the nervous system are a helpful study tool for learning key terms related to the nervous system. Each card features an English word on one side and its definition on the other, with audio pronunciation included for easy learning. With these flashcards, students can easily master the vocabulary associated with the components of the nervous system.
The nervous system comprises three main components: the brain, the spinal cord, and the nerves. The brain is like the control center of the body, sending messages to the rest of the body through the spinal cord. The spinal cord acts as a superhighway, carrying messages between the brain and the rest of the body. Nerves are like messengers, delivering signals to different parts of the body so they can respond appropriately. Together, these components work to help us move, think, and feel.
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The nervous system is made up of two main components: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system includes all the nerves that branch out from the CNS to the rest of the body.
The brain is the control center of the nervous system and is responsible for processing information, making decisions, and sending signals to the body.
The spinal cord is a long bundle of nerves that runs down the back and connects the brain to the rest of the body. It is responsible for transmitting messages between the brain and the body.
The peripheral nervous system is further divided into the somatic nervous system, which controls voluntary movements, and the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary functions like heart rate and digestion.
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Brain
The control center of the body.
Spinal Cord
The highway of nerves that runs down your back.
Nerves
Nerves are like wires that carry messages between the brain and the rest of the body.
Neurons
Brain cells that send and receive messages.
Synapses
The space between two nerve cells where they communicate.