Nervous System

Front

What part of the neuron insulates the axon and increases the speed of the neural message?

Back

Myelin Sheath

Front

What is a bundle of neurons called?

Back

Nerve

Front

What is the charge of a neuron at rest?

Back

The inside of the neuron is negatively charged compared to the outside.

Front

What is the name for a cell in the nervous system?

Back

Neuron

Front

Which part of a neuron receives stimuli?

Back

Dendrites

Front

What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?

Back

Dendrites receive signals from other neurons.

Front

What is the role of the axon in a neuron?

Back

The axon transmits electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Front

What is the synapse?

Back

The synapse is the junction between two neurons where communication occurs.

Front

What is the function of the myelin sheath?

Back

The myelin sheath insulates the axon and speeds up the transmission of impulses.

Front

What are neurotransmitters?

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Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across the synapse.