PLTW - Neurons & the Brain

Front

What part of the neuron houses the nucleus?

Back

Cell body.

Front

What is the purpose of the nervous system?

Back

Control and communication of and between systems of the body.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Front

An axon conducts nerve impulses _________ the cell body.

Back

Away from.

Front

Which part of the brain controls your ability to read and write?

Back

Parietal lobes.

Front

This is made up of the brain and spinal cord.

Back

Central Nervous System (CNS).

Front

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?

Back

To receive signals from other neurons.

Front

What is the role of the axon in a neuron?

Back

To transmit nerve impulses away from the cell body.

Front

What is the synapse?

Back

The junction between two neurons where communication occurs.

Front

What is the function of the brainstem?

Back

To control basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.