The Central Nervous System Flashcards

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What does CNS stand for in biology?

CNS stands for central nervous system.

The brain and the spinal cord make up the central nervous system.

Its job is to receive information and coordinate the body’s responses.

Receptor cells send electrical impulses along sensory neurones to the central nervous system.

It sends electrical impulses along motor neurones to the effectors.

It processes information from receptors and decides on the correct response.

It runs inside the spine and is protected by the backbone, or vertebrae.

It carries nerve impulses to and from the brain and can control simple, fast responses.

The brain controls complex behaviour, such as learning, memory and conscious thought.

The central nervous system is between the sensory neurone and the motor neurone.