The Nervous System

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Across
  1. 2. the nerves that branch out from the brain and spinal cord.
  2. 5. responsible for receiving sensory input from the external world, for sending motor commands to our muscles.
  3. 6. consists of bundles of nerve axons forming pathways that carry incoming and outgoing messages between the brain.
  4. 10. the nerves in the brain and spinal cord
  5. 11. an automatic physiological reaction to an event that is perceived as stressful or frightening.
Down
  1. 1. handles conscious thoughts and actions
  2. 3. self- regulated actions of internal organs or glands
  3. 4. a subdivision of your peripheral nervous system that stretches throughout nearly every part of your body.
  4. 7. where the brain and spinal cord connect
  5. 8. calming response
  6. 9. part of your brain that helps coordinate and regulate a wide range of functions and processes in both your brain and body.