
Nervous System and Neurons Flashcard
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Biology
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What part of the brain processes visual information?
Back
Occipital lobe
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which structure in a neuron releases neurotransmitters?
Back
Axon terminal
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What regulates body temperature in the brain?
Back
Hypothalamus
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary function of the myelin sheath?
Back
To increase the speed of nerve impulse transmission
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination?
Back
Cerebellum
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?
Back
To receive signals from other neurons
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an action potential?
Back
A rapid rise and fall in voltage across a cellular membrane, allowing neurons to transmit signals.
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