| A | B |
|---|
| breathing | controlled by the brain stem |
| brain and spinal cord | makes up the central nervous system |
| brain | main control center of teh nervous system |
| neuron | nerve cell |
| nerves and sense organs | makes up the peripheral nervous system |
| central nervous system | control center of the body |
| peripheral nervous system | network of nerves |
| peripheral | network of nerves that transmit signals to and from the brain |
| 3 areas of brain | cerebrum, cerebellum, brainstem |
| cerebrum | controls thoughts, voluntary actions and sensations related to the 5 senses |
| cerebellum | helps with balance and coordination |
| brain stem | at the base of the brain and controls vital and involuntary processes |
| spinal cord | a bundle of nerves that connects the brain to the peripheral nerves |
