Nervous System
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Nervous System starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the main difference between the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Describe what happens during a reflex action, such as touching a hot object.
Explain the difference between voluntary and involuntary actions.
Explain why damage to the spinal cord can cause paralysis.
Explain why reflex actions are important for survival.
List two differences between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
Name the three main parts of the human brain.
What is a reflex action?
What is the function of sensory neurons?
What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
What is the main function of the myelin sheath in a neuron?
What is the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?
What would happen if the myelin sheath of a neuron is damaged?
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating breathing and heart rate?
A patient is unable to maintain balance and has difficulty coordinating movements after a head injury. Which part of the brain is most likely affected?
A person accidentally steps on a sharp object and quickly pulls their foot away before feeling pain. Explain the sequence of events in the nervous system that leads to this response.
Describe the role of interneurons in the nervous system and explain why they are important for complex reflexes.
Explain how the nervous system helps the body respond to changes in the environment, using an example of a sudden loud noise.
Explain why the nervous system is considered a communication network for the body.
