Matching Pairs The nervous systemOnline version The nervous system by Raquel Alvarez Fernandez 1 Sensory nerves: 2 The brain 3 neurons 4 Neurons have a star-like shape made up of three parts: 5 The spinal cord 6 Central nervous system 7 The peripheral nervous system is made up of two kinds of nerves 8 Peripheral nervous system 9 The central nervous system has two parts: 10 Motor nerves: Both the central and the peripheral nervous system are made up of specialised cells which is a thick cord made up of many neurons. It goes through the inside of the spine and it is protected by the vertebrae. which is formed by nerves that transmit the information. Sensory nerves Motor nerves The brain The spinal cord which is formed by nerve centres that interpret the information and develop responses. It is divided between the brain and the spinal cord. Cell body Axons Dendrites They transmit responses from the central nervous system to the muscles and glands of the body. They transmit information from the sensory organs and internal organs to the central nervous system. which is inside the skull. It has three main parts: the cerebrum, the cerebellum and the brain stem.
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