What is the stimulus of smell?
Chemicals in the air
This part of the ear detects vibrations and create nerves impulses
Cochlea
What connects the brain to the rest of the body?
Spinal cord
This type of neuron carries signals from receptors to the spinal cord and brain
Sensory neuron
What part of the eye detects colours and light and sends the information to the optic nerve?
The retina
TRUE OR FALSE - The olfactory nerve transmits the impulse to the mouth
FALSE
This system gives support and stability to the body and protects the vital organs
Skeletal System
What are the stimulus of touch?
Pressure, pain, heat and texture
TRUE OR FALSE- We can detect flavours with our skin
FALSE
What are the three types of muscles?
Skeletal, smooth and cardiac
What is a reflex?
A very quick response to a stimulus
TRUE OR FALSE - The receptors of the taste are the taste buds
TRUE
What types of muscles carry out involuntary actions?
Smooth and cardiac muscles
These parts of the neurons are often receptors from our sense organs
Dendrites
TRUE OR FALSE- The femur is a flexible bone
FALSE
What is a neuron?
It is the cell of the nervous system
This type of neuron carries signals from the central nervous system to effectors
Motor neuron
This type of neuron carry signals between the different parts of the central nervous system
Interneuron
Which part of the brain controls sleeping?
Brain stem
Where are the receptors of smell?
Inside the nostrils
These are electric signals sent by the nerve cells
Impulses
What is a joint?
A joint is where two bones are connected
What is the nerve of sight?
The optic nerve
Part of the brain responsible for balance, movement and coordination
Cerebellum
Which part of the brain controls interpreting stimuli?
Cerebrum