Nervous System
Across
- 1. consists of nerves that convey impulses to the CNS from sensory receptors located in various parts of the body voluntarily, control our skeletal muscles
- 5. the part of the nervous system outside the CNS, consists mainly of the nerves that extend from the brain and spinal cord
- 6. self-regulating, independent
- 7. the master controlling and communicating system of the body
Down
- 1. regulates events that are automatic, or involuntary, such as the activity of smooth, and cardiac muscles and glands
- 2. allows us to consciously, or voluntarily, control our skeletal muscles
- 3. carries impulses from the CNS to effector organs the muscles and glands
- 4. consists of the brain and spinal cord, which occupy the dorsal body cavity and act as the integrating and command centers of the nervous system