Neurons HBS

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What are the main parts of a neuron?

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Dendrite, axon, and cell body.

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What is the function of an axon?

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An axon conducts nerve impulses away from the cell body.

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What does the myelin sheath do?

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Surrounds and insulates the axon.

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What type of neuron sends signals to the muscles of the body?

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Motor Neuron.

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What do motor neurons do?

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Send signals to the muscles of the body.

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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 is the role of the cell body in a neuron?

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Contains the nucleus and organelles; integrates signals.

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What is the difference between sensory neurons and motor neurons?

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Sensory neurons send signals to the central nervous system; motor neurons send signals from the CNS to muscles.

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What is an interneuron?

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A neuron that connects sensory and motor neurons within the central nervous system.

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What is the function of the spinal cord?

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Transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body.