Nervous System Review

Nervous System Review

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Biology

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What connects the cell body to the axon in a neuron?

Back

Axon hillock

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What part of the neuron transmits impulses away from the cell body?

Back

Axon

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What part of the neuron transmits impulses towards the cell body?

Back

Dendrites

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Somatic nerves innervate which type of muscle?

Back

Skeletal muscle

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of Schwann cells?

Back

To form the myelin sheath around axons in the peripheral nervous system.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the myelin sheath?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the Nodes of Ranvier?

Back

Gaps in the myelin sheath that facilitate rapid conduction of impulses.

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