Nervous System Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 5. parts of the nervous system that can't be controlled such as the heartbeat and breathing
  2. 7. communicate with other cells in the body
  3. 9. is in the bottom of the brain
  4. 10. passes information and messages
  5. 12. connects different areas of the brain
  6. 13. controls body thinking and muscles
  7. 14. controls posture and balance
  8. 15. receives messages
  9. 16. takes the message down to the dendrites
  10. 18. helps move your body
  11. 20. made up of the brain, spinal cord and nerves
Down
  1. 1. allows you to sleep at night
  2. 2. a neuron that passes from the central nervous system toward a muscle causing movement
  3. 3. home of the brain
  4. 4. gets input from the environment and causes your senses to work
  5. 6. the nervous system that can be controlled such as smiling and sitting
  6. 8. sends and carries signals to and from the parts of the body
  7. 11. eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin.
  8. 17. deliver messages from your brain to all parts of your body
  9. 19. weighs 3 pounds