Nervous System Flashcard

Nervous System Flashcard

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Biology

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary function of a neuron?

Back

To transmit electrochemical messages.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dendrite?

Back

A part of a neuron that receives signals from other neurons.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What can a stroke cause?

Back

All of the following: brain cells to die, paralysis, loss of normal functions.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What part of the nervous system is the brain a part of?

Back

The central nervous system.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a stimulus?

Back

An event or situation that evokes a response, e.g., hearing a loud noise.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of the axon?

Back

To transmit electrical impulses away from the cell body.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the myelin sheath?

Back

To insulate axons and increase the speed of nerve impulse transmission.

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