Free practice on The Senses for Class 5, following the Cameroon primary school curriculum (English subsystem). Every answer is explained, so a parent who is not sure of the answer can still help.
The nervous system carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body. The brain controls and coordinates everything. The spinal cord carries messages up and down between the brain and the body.
| Part | Job |
|---|---|
| Brain | Controls and coordinates |
| Spinal cord | Carries messages between brain and body |
| Nerves | Carry signals to and from the senses |
When you touch something hot and pull your hand away quickly, that is your nervous system sending a very fast signal to react. Getting enough sleep helps keep your nervous system working well.
🧠 The brain sending a fast signal
The nervous system's main job is to:
Answer: B. carry messages between the brain and the rest of the body
Which organ controls and coordinates the nervous system?
Answer: C. The brain
When you touch something hot and pull your hand away quickly, this shows:
Answer: D. the nervous system sending a fast signal to react
The spinal cord mainly helps to:
Answer: A. carry messages between the brain and the body
Practising health habits like enough sleep helps to keep which system working well?
Answer: B. The nervous system
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