Nervous system

Front

Function of the nervous system that consists in detecting changes in the internal and external environments.

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sensory function

Front

Type of neurons that carry information from the CNS through nerves to effectors such as muscles or glands.

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Motor Neurons

Front

When a neuron is not firing, it’s in ________.

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Resting potential

Front

Rapid change in polarity across the axon membrane as the nerve impulse occurs.

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Action potential

Front

Normally, the inside of the axon is _______ compared to the outside.

Back

Negative

Front

The two neurons never touch one another but are separated by a tiny gap called _______.

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synaptic cleft

Front

Collection of neuron cell bodies located outside of the CNS

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Ganglia

Front

The pathway followed by nerve impulses that produce a reflex is called a _____arc.

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reflex

Front

Pulling your hand away from something hot is part of:

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Inborn reflexes