Nervous System Review

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What is the peripheral nervous system?

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

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What are the two main types of cells in the nervous system?

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Neurons and glial cells.

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What is the function of neurons?

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To transmit signals throughout the nervous system.

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What does the axon of a neuron do?

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Transmits signals away from the cell body.

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What is myelin?

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A fatty substance that insulates axons to speed up signal transmission.

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What are glial cells?

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Supportive cells in the nervous system that protect and support neurons.

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What is the main function of the central nervous system?

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To process information and coordinate responses.

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What role do sensory neurons play?

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

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What is the function of interneurons?

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To connect neurons within the central nervous system.

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What is the role of the spinal cord?

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To transmit signals between the brain and the rest of the body.