Matching Pairs Nervous System Vocab Online version This matching activity will introduce students to the topic of the Nervous System. by Wynstona Oakridge Middle 1 Definition of Brain 2 Definition of Spinal Cord 3 Definition of Nervous System 4 Diagram of the Nervous System 5 Diagram of the Brain 6 Diagram of the Spinal Cord the part of the central nervous system that forms a vital link between the brain and the rest of the body; together with the brain it controls bodily functions, including movement and behavior. a system of the body that includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, and receives, interprets, and responds to stimuli from inside and outside the body the portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It functions as a primary receiver, organizer, and distributor of information for the body