Nervous System Overview

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What are the main functions of the nervous system?

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1. Motor output 2. Integration 3. Sensory input

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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Which function is NOT performed by the nervous system?

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Eliminate wastes

Front

What type of neuron is characterized by one process extending from the cell body?

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Unipolar neuron

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What type of neuron has multiple processes extending from the cell body?

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Multipolar neuron

Front

What are the two major functional subdivisions of the nervous system?

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Somatic (voluntary) and autonomic (involuntary)

Front

What does the CNS stand for and what does it include?

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CNS stands for Central Nervous System, which includes the brain and spinal cord.

Front

What does the PNS stand for and what does it include?

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PNS stands for Peripheral Nervous System, which includes cranial and spinal nerves.

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What is the role of sensory neurons?

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Sensory neurons transmit sensory information from receptors to the CNS.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What is the role of motor neurons?

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Motor neurons transmit signals from the CNS to effectors (muscles and glands).

Front

What is the function of interneurons?

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Interneurons connect sensory and motor neurons and process information within the CNS.