Spinal Cord and Nerves Worksheet
Explore the structure and function of the spinal cord and nerves, key components of the human nervous system, for Grade 8 science.
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Spinal Cord and Nerves Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to your knowledge of the human nervous system, spinal cord, and nerves.
1. Which part of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body?
Cerebellum
Spinal cord
Stomach
Heart
2. What is the primary function of sensory nerves?
Carrying signals from the brain to muscles
Carrying signals from sensory organs to the brain
Digesting food
Pumping blood
3. The nervous system controls involuntary actions like breathing and heart rate.
4. Nerves are made up of bundles of specialized cells called .
5. The spinal cord is protected by the rib cage.
True
False
6. Motor nerves carry signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands.
True
False
7. Briefly describe the role of the spinal cord in reflex actions.
8. Observe the diagram of the human nervous system below. Label the spinal cord and a major nerve.
A. (Spinal Cord)
B. (Major Nerve)
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