Medical Detectives Pre-Test

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What is a virus?

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A virus is a microorganism that can only multiply inside a human host and is responsible for diseases like the common cold. It is so small that it cannot be seen with standard school microscopes and has the ability to mutate.

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What are sensory neurons?

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Sensory neurons are neurons that pass sensory information from the peripheral nervous system to the brain.

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What is blood pressure?

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Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood in the circulatory system.

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What is the correct order for a signal passing through a neuron?

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Dendrite, Cell Body, Axon, Synapse.

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What are motor neurons?

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Motor neurons are neurons that transmit signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles, causing movement.

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What is the function of the brain?

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The brain processes sensory information, coordinates movement, and is responsible for thoughts, emotions, and memory.

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What is the role of the spinal cord?

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The spinal cord transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body and is involved in reflex actions.

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What is a neuron?

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A neuron is a specialized cell that transmits nerve impulses throughout the body.

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What is the function of dendrites?

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Dendrites receive signals from other neurons and transmit them to the cell body.

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What is the function of the axon?

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The axon transmits electrical impulses away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles.