Understanding Neurons

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What is a neuron?

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A building block of the nervous system

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What do sensory neurons do?

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Carry information from sensory receptors to the brain

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What is the function of dendrites?

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To receive messages from other neurons

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What is the role of the axon?

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To carry electrical impulses away from the cell body

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What is a synapse?

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A chemical junction between neurons

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What is the cell body of a neuron responsible for?

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Containing the nucleus and other components