Part A
True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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The brain has three main parts.
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The brain controls balance.
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The sense organs are all in the head.
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Nerves are found only in the brain.
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Part B
Matching
Match
each part of the body with the correct description. Identify the letter for the correct description
on the line beside the organ.
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a. | include skin, nose, tongue, eyes, and ears | c. | connect the brain to the rest of
the body | b. | is attached to the base of the brain |
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spinal cord
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sense organs
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7.
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nerves
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Part C
Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the
statement or answers the question.
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What does the largest part of the brain control?
a. | breathing | b. | thinking | c. | digestion |
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9.
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What protects the spinal cord?
a. | the rib cage | b. | the skull | c. | the spinal
column |
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10.
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Which type of cells make up the brain?
a. | muscle cells | b. | blood cells | c. | nerve
cells |
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Which sense organ picks up vibrations?
a. | the eyes | b. | the ears | c. | the
nose |
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Part D
Answer the Question
Use sentences to answer the question.
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12.
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What is reaction time? What is the difference between reaction time and a
reflex?
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