Nervous System Flashcard Review

Front

What do nerve cells use to communicate with each other?

Back

Electrical signals.

Front

What is the primary function of a neuron?

Back

To transmit information throughout the body.

Front

Which part of the brain is responsible for decision making and impulse control?

Back

Frontal lobe.

Front

What is a neuron?

Back

A nerve cell that carries electrical messages to and from the brain.

Front

Which part of the brain is involved in balance and coordination?

Back

Cerebellum.

Front

What is the role of the temporal lobe?

Back

Involved in processing auditory information and memory.

Front

What is the basic unit of the nervous system?

Back

Neuron.

Front

What protects the brain and spinal cord?

Back

The skull and vertebral column.

Front

What is the function of the myelin sheath?

Back

To insulate nerve fibers and speed up electrical signals.

Front

What are neurotransmitters?

Back

Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.