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Nervous System and Related Concepts

Nervous System and Related Concepts

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Biology

12th Grade

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Ashton Bohling

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Central Nervous System (CNS)

Back

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

Back

The part of the nervous system outside the CNS, including nerves and ganglia.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Neuron

Back

The primary cell type of the nervous system that transmits electrical signals.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Glial Cells (Neuroglia)

Back

Supportive cells in the nervous system that assist neurons.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Myelin Sheath

Back

A fatty covering around axons that speeds up electrical signal transmission.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Axon

Back

The long projection of a neuron that carries signals away from the cell body.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Dendrites

Back

Branch-like structures on neurons that receive signals from other neurons.

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