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Senses to Muscles – The Full Journey

Trace the complete pathway from sensing something to moving in response.

Module

Nervous System & Coordination

Age

Age 10

Duration

10 min

Questions

5

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  1. Question 1

    Multiple choice

    You smell smoke. What happens next in your nervous system?

  2. Question 2

    Multiple choice

    Which type of neuron (nerve cell) carries signals from the brain to muscles?

  3. Question 3

    Multiple choice

    What is the role of interneurons in the nervous system?

  4. Question 4

    True or false

    Muscles only move when the brain or spinal cord sends them a signal.

  5. Question 5

    Matching

    Match each neuron type to its role.

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