Nervous System

Front

What is the insulating material that forms a layer around the axon of a neuron?

Back

Myelin sheath - It enables electrical signals to travel down the axon at higher speeds.

Front

Which lobe of the brain is responsible for visual processing?

Back

Occipital lobe - It is located at the back of the brain and processes visual information.

Front

What is the main part of a neuron that contains the nucleus?

Back

Cell Body - It is responsible for maintaining the life of the neuron.

Front

Which lobe of the brain possesses the sensory cortex?

Back

Parietal Lobe - It processes sensory information such as touch, temperature, and pain.

Front

What part of the nervous system consists of nerves that branch out from the CNS?

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Peripheral Nervous System - It connects the CNS to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the function of the axon in a neuron?

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Axon - It transmits electrical impulses away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles.

Front

What are neurotransmitters?

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

Front

What is the role of dendrites in a neuron?

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Dendrites - They receive signals from other neurons and transmit them to the cell body.

Front

What is the central nervous system (CNS) composed of?

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CNS - It is composed of the brain and spinal cord.

Front

What is the function of the sympathetic nervous system?

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Sympathetic Nervous System - It prepares the body for 'fight or flight' responses during stressful situations.