Nervous system

Front

What is a nerve cell called?

Back

A neuron.

Front

What type of neuron connects the ear to the central nervous system?

Back

A sensory neuron.

Front

Where does the message for a reflex response originate from?

Back

The spinal cord.

Front

Where does the message for a voluntary response originate from?

Back

The brain.

Front

What type of neuron connects the central nervous system to a muscle?

Back

A motor neuron.

Front

What is the function of a sensory neuron?

Back

To transmit sensory information from the body to the central nervous system.

Front

What is the role of a motor neuron?

Back

To carry signals from the central nervous system to muscles, causing movement.

Front

What is a relay neuron?

Back

A neuron that connects sensory and motor neurons within the central nervous system.

Front

What is the central nervous system composed of?

Back

The brain and spinal cord.

Front

What is a synapse?

Back

The junction between two neurons where communication occurs.