PLTW - Neurons & the Brain

Front

What part of the peripheral nervous system deals with activities that we can control?

Back

Somatic nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements and activities.

Front

Identify the lobe of the brain responsible for visual processing.

Back

Occipital lobe is primarily responsible for processing visual information.

Front

What type of neurons carry messages to the central nervous system?

Back

Sensory neurons carry information from sensory receptors to the central nervous system.

Front

What part of the neuron houses the nucleus?

Back

The cell body of the neuron contains the nucleus and organelles.

Front

What type of neurons carry messages between sensory neurons and motor neurons?

Back

Interneurons connect sensory and motor neurons, facilitating communication.

Front

What is the function of the autonomic nervous system?

Back

The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate and digestion.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Front

What are dendrites?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the axon in a neuron?

Back

The axon transmits electrical impulses away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles.

Front

Define neurotransmitters.

Back

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses between neurons.

Front

What is the function of the myelin sheath?

Back

The myelin sheath insulates axons and speeds up the transmission of electrical signals.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2