The Nervous System Crash Course Part 1

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What are glial cells?

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Cells that support and protect neurons.

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What are neurons?

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Cells that respond to stimuli and transmit signals.

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What is the myelin sheath?

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An insulating layer around the axon.

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What is the role of the peripheral nervous system?

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To communicate between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.

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What is the role of sensory neurons?

Back

To transmit impulses from sensory receptors to the CNS.

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What is the central nervous system (CNS)?

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The part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord.

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What is the function of motor neurons?

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To transmit impulses from the CNS to muscles.

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What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

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The central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).

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What is the function of interneurons?

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To connect different neurons within the CNS.

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What is a synapse?

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The junction between two neurons where communication occurs.