Nervous System Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 4. – The branchy part of a neuron that receives signals (8 letters)
  2. 5. – The long cord in your back that relays messages to the body (10 letters)
  3. 6. – The brain part for thinking, memory, and learning (8 letters)
  4. 7. – The brain part that helps you balance and move smoothly (10 letters)
  5. 8. – The system controlling movements you choose, like walking (7 letters)
  6. 12. – A quick, automatic reaction, like pulling your hand from something hot (6 letters)
  7. 13. – The brain part that controls heartbeat and breathing (7 letters)
  8. 14. – The long part of a neuron that sends signals away (4 letters)
Down
  1. 1. – The system running automatic jobs, like your heartbeat (9 letters)
  2. 2. – A bundle of axons carrying messages around the body (5 letters)
  3. 3. – A nerve cell that carries messages in the body (6 letters)
  4. 5. – The tiny gap where neurons pass signals to each other (7 letters)
  5. 9. – The electric signal zipping through a neuron (7 letters)
  6. 10. – The boss of the nervous system, controlling thoughts and actions (5 letters)
  7. 11. – Cells that support and protect neurons (4 letters)