Nervous sytem

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The brain is divided into 3 main parts. The largest part of your brain is your __________________. It controls everything from our five senses to our voluntary movement, thoughts, memory and speech.

When you learn things, the messages travel from one neuron to another, over and over. Eventually, the brain starts to create connections (or pathways) between the neurons, so things become easier and you can do them better and better.

The ____________ is the commander or control center (in charge) of the nervous system.

Messages travel to and from your brain in under a second through your __________,a bundle of nerves acting like a highway.

The central nervous system is made up of your brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system is made up of your neurons (nerve cells).

Your cerebellum (in the back of your brain) is in charge of:

This lobe inside the cerebrum is unique to humans because it is in charge of things like planning, reasoning, decision-making, and imagination.

Which type of neuron (nerve cell) sends messages from your senses to your brain? (ex: you hear a bee buzzing or you touch a hot pot)