Nervous system Review

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What is the order in which a neuron receives and transmits information?

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Dendrites, cell body, axon, axon terminals.

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What does the nervous system do?

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Receives information about what is going on in your body as well as what is going on around you, tells your body how to react to the information it receives, and helps your body maintain homeostasis.

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What is a Dendrite?

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

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What neurotransmitter is deficient in Parkinson's disease?

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Dopamine.

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What is a reflex reaction?

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An involuntary response.

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What are the main components of the nervous system?

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Central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS).

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What is the function of the axon?

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To transmit electrical impulses away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles.

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What role do neurotransmitters play in the nervous system?

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They are chemical messengers that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.

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What is homeostasis?

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The maintenance of a stable internal environment in the body.

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What is the synapse?

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The junction between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released.