Academic  Vocab Nervous System

Academic Vocab Nervous System

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Science

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a stimulus in the context of the nervous system?

Back

A stimulus is any event or situation that evokes a response from the nervous system, such as heat, light, or sound.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the main functions of the nervous system?

Back

The main functions of the nervous system are to receive sensory inputs, process information, and produce motor outputs.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three main parts of the nervous system?

Back

The three main parts of the nervous system are the brain, spinal cord, and neurons.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of energy is associated with an object’s position, such as a person at the top of a ladder?

Back

Gravitational Potential Energy.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a reflex action?

Back

A reflex action is an involuntary, instantaneous response to a stimulus that occurs automatically and rapidly.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do sensory neurons play in the nervous system?

Back

Sensory neurons transmit sensory information from the body to the central nervous system.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of motor neurons?

Back

Motor neurons carry signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands to elicit a response.

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