Nervous system 12/4

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What is the main function of the nervous system?

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To coordinate and control the body's activities by transmitting signals between different parts of the body.

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What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

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Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).

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What does the Central Nervous System consist of?

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The brain and spinal cord.

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What is the role of neurons in the nervous system?

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Neurons are the basic building blocks of the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

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What is the function of the soma in a neuron?

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The soma, or cell body, contains the nucleus and is responsible for maintaining the cell's health.

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What are dendrites?

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Dendrites are the parts of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons.

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What is an axon?

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An axon is a long, thin structure that transmits electrical impulses away from the soma to other neurons or muscles.

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What is the myelin sheath?

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The myelin sheath is a fatty layer that insulates axons and speeds up the transmission of signals.

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What is the autonomic nervous system responsible for?

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It controls involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

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What is the somatic nervous system?

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The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements and transmits sensory information to the CNS.