The Nervous System

2. – The lower part of the brain that connects the brain to the spinal cord and controls involuntary functions like heartbeat and breathing.
4. Nervous System – Part of the autonomic system that calms the body and restores energy, opposite to the sympathetic system.
7. Nervous System – Part of the autonomic system that prepares the body for “fight or flight” responses in stressful situations.
8. Nerves – Nerves that arise directly from the brain and control the head, face, and some body functions.
10. – Part of the brain that controls balance, posture, and coordination of movements.
11. Nervous System (CNS) – The division of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord. It processes information and controls the body’s activities.
12. Nerves – Nerves that arise from the spinal cord and transmit messages between the spinal cord and the rest of the body.

1. Nervous System (PNS) – All nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. It connects the CNS to the rest of the body.
3. – The main organ of the CNS that controls thinking, memory, and coordination of body functions.
5. – The largest part of the brain, responsible for thinking, learning, voluntary movements, and senses.
6. Cord – A cord of nerve tissue that transmits messages between the brain and the body.
7. Nervous System – Division of the PNS that controls voluntary movements of the skeletal muscles.
9. Nervous System – Division of the PNS that controls involuntary actions such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.