Nervous System

Front

The three main functions of the nervous system are...

Back

Gathering information, maintaining homeostasis, and responding to stimuli

Front

What part of a neuron is responsible for sending an impulse to the next neuron?

Back

Axon Terminal

Front

Can impulses travel back and forth along the same neuron chain?

Back

False

Front

The nerves that extend from the brain and spinal cord, make up the _____________________.

Back

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

Front

What does a motor neuron do?

Back

Gives commands to my muscles

Front

Which part of a Neuron detects neurotransmitters?

Back

Dendrites

Front

Photoreceptors detect light, enabling me to see.

Back

True

Front

What detects pressure?

Back

Mechanoreceptors

Front

Smell and Taste are closely related because they both use ___________________________. Options: thermoreceptors, chemoreceptors, proprioceptors, photoreceptors

Back

chemoreceptors

Front

Which sensory receptors send impulses to the brain about temperature?

Back

thermoreceptors