Nervous System

Front

What part of the nervous system is responsible for slowing down breathing and pulse?

Back

Parasympathetic

Front

Which part of the Neuron is responsible for processing information and transmitting signals?

Back

Cell body

Front

What are the two parts of the Peripheral Nervous System?

Back

Somatic and Autonomic

Front

What is the membrane that covers the brain called?

Back

Meninges

Front

What are neurotransmitters?

Back

Chemicals that travel across the synapse to another cell.

Front

What is the function of the Somatic Nervous System?

Back

Controls voluntary movements and transmits sensory information.

Front

What is the role of the Autonomic Nervous System?

Back

Regulates involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate and digestion.

Front

What are the three main parts of a neuron?

Back

Dendrites, Cell body, Axon

Front

What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?

Back

Receive signals from other neurons.

Front

What is the role of the axon in a neuron?

Back

Transmits electrical impulses away from the cell body.