HBS 2.1 (new)

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What does the neuron's Myelin Sheath do?

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Surrounds and insulates the axon.

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What is the function of Dendrites?

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Receives information from other neurons via neurotransmitters.

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What type of neuron is responsible for carrying signals from the brain to muscles?

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Motor neuron.

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Which lobe of the brain is responsible for processing auditory information?

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Temporal lobe.

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What is the primary role of the occipital lobe?

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Processing visual information.

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What is the function of the cerebellum?

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Coordination of voluntary movements and balance.

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What are neurotransmitters?

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Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.

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What is the role of the axon in a neuron?

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Carries electrical impulses away from the cell body.

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What is the function of sensory neurons?

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Transmits sensory information from receptors to the central nervous system.

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What is the role of the frontal lobe?

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Involved in reasoning, planning, problem-solving, and emotional control.