Nervous System

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What is the primary function of the nervous system?

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To control and coordinate body functions and systems.

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What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

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Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).

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What organs are included in the Central Nervous System?

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Brain and Spinal Cord.

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What is the role of the spinal cord in the nervous system?

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It connects the brain to the peripheral nerves and transmits signals between them.

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What is the Peripheral Nervous System responsible for?

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It connects the CNS to the limbs and organs, facilitating communication between the brain and the rest of the body.

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What are neurons?

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Neurons are the basic building blocks of the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

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What is the function of sensory neurons?

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They carry signals from sensory receptors to the central nervous system.

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What is the function of motor neurons?

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They transmit signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands.

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What is a synapse?

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A synapse is the junction between two neurons where information is transmitted from one neuron to another.

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What is the role of neurotransmitters?

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Neurotransmitters are chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.