Nervous system

Front

What is the transparent covering in front of the eye?

Back

Cornea

Front

Which cranial nerve is responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing?

Back

Trigeminal nerve

Front

What are neurons that carry signals toward the central nervous system called?

Back

Afferent neurons

Front

What is the name of the gap that a message has to cross to get from one neuron to another?

Back

Synaptic cleft

Front

What is the tapered, lower end of the spinal cord called?

Back

Conus medullaris

Front

What is the primary function of the central nervous system?

Back

To process and transmit information throughout the body.

Front

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

Back

Central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS).

Front

What type of neuron carries signals away from the central nervous system?

Back

Efferent neurons.

Front

What is the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

Back

To transmit signals across the synaptic cleft between neurons.

Front

What is the function of the myelin sheath?

Back

To insulate axons and increase the speed of nerve impulse transmission.