Nervous System Worksheet
Explore the fascinating world of the human nervous system with this Grade 7 science worksheet, covering its main parts, functions, and key vocabulary.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the diagram of the nervous system to help you with some of the questions.
Study the diagram of the human nervous system below:
1. What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?
Skeletal and Muscular
Central and Peripheral
Digestive and Respiratory
Circulatory and Endocrine
2. Which part of the nervous system is responsible for processing information and making decisions?
Peripheral Nervous System
Spinal Nerves
Central Nervous System
Sensory Receptors
3. The basic unit of the nervous system is the .
4. The is protected by the skull and controls all body functions.
5. Nerves that extend from the brain and spinal cord to all parts of the body form the nervous system.
6. Reflex actions are controlled by the brain.
True
False
7. Sensory neurons carry messages from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands.
True
False
8. Describe the main function of the spinal cord.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
9. The is the control center of the body.
10. Bundles of axons that transmit signals throughout the body are called .