Nervous System Fundamentals
Explore the basic structures and functions of the human nervous system with this engaging worksheet.
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Nervous System Fundamentals
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which of the following is the basic functional unit of the nervous system?
Nephron
Sarcomere
Neuron
Alveolus
2. The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the:
Brain and spinal cord
Nerves and ganglia
Brain and all nerves
Spinal cord and sensory organs
3. The is responsible for transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
4. Sensory neurons carry information from the to the central nervous system.
5. Briefly describe the main function of the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
6. Motor neurons carry signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands.
True
False
7. Label the major parts of the human nervous system in the diagram below.
