Nervous System

Front

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

Back

Parasympathetic

Front

The brain is covered in a membrane called:

Back

meninges.

Front

What is the function of the Myelin Sheath on a neuron?

Back

The Myelin Sheath insulates the axon, speeding up the transmission of electrical signals.

Front

What does the cerebrum control?

Back

Controls thoughts and voluntary actions.

Front

What part of the neuron is the Axon Terminal?

Back

The Axon Terminal is the end part of a neuron that transmits signals to other neurons.

Front

What is the role of Dendrites in a neuron?

Back

Dendrites receive signals from other neurons.

Front

What is the function of the spinal cord in the nervous system?

Back

The spinal cord transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Front

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

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

Front

What is the role of the sympathetic nervous system?

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The sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for 'fight or flight' responses.

Front

What is a neuron?

Back

A neuron is a specialized cell that transmits nerve impulses.