Neuron Structure
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Biology
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11th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the functional unit of the nervous system?
Back
Neuron
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What substance insulates axons?
Back
Myelin
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which part of a neuron contains the nucleus?
Back
Cell body
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does CNS stand for and what does it include?
Back
CNS stands for Central Nervous System, which includes the brain and spinal cord.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the two parts of the autonomic nervous system?
Back
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of dendrites in a neuron?
Back
Dendrites receive signals from other neurons.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of the axon in a neuron?
Back
The axon transmits electrical impulses away from the cell body.
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