NERVOUS SYSTEM

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What is the main function of sensory neurons?

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Sensory neurons carry nerve impulses from the sense organs and internal organs to the central nervous system (CNS).

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What part of a neuron receives information from other neurons?

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Dendrites.

Front

What do we need to receive information from our environment?

Back

The senses.

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Front

What does the letter 'A' represent in a labeled neuron diagram?

Back

Dendrite.

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What are the two major divisions of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

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Sensory & Motor.

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What is the central nervous system (CNS) composed of?

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The brain and spinal cord.

Front

What is the role of the axon in a neuron?

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The axon transmits nerve impulses away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles.

Front

What is myelin sheath?

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A fatty layer that insulates axons and speeds up nerve impulse transmission.

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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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Front

What is the function of motor neurons?

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Motor neurons carry nerve impulses from the central nervous system to muscles and glands.