Answer the following questions based on your knowledge of the human brain and nervous system. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
The brain and spinal cord make up the peripheral nervous system.
What are the three main parts of the brain?
What is the function of neurons in the nervous system?
Cerebrum Cerebellum Brainstem Spinal Cord Nerves
Controls voluntary movements and balance
Connects the brain to the rest of the body
Regulates vital functions like breathing
Processes thoughts and emotions
Transmits signals between brain and body
Explain how the brain is protected inside the skull.
What is the difference between the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?
Why do you think the brain is often referred to as the "control center" of the body?
Sketch a simple diagram of the brain and label its main parts. Use arrows to show how signals travel from the brain to the body and back.