Nervous System

Front

What is the basic unit of structure and function in the nervous system?

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Neuron

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What is the primary function of the nervous system?

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To send and receive messages.

Front

What is the term for the regulation of steady internal conditions in an organism?

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Homeostasis

Front

What is an involuntary, automatic response to a stimulus called?

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Reflex

Front

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

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

Front

What is the role of the brain in the nervous system?

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To process information and coordinate responses.

Front

What is a synapse?

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The junction between two neurons where communication occurs.

Front

What is the function of sensory neurons?

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

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What is the function of motor neurons?

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To carry signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands.

Front

What is a reflex arc?

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The pathway that a reflex follows, involving sensory neurons, interneurons, and motor neurons.