The Nervous System

Front

What part of the neuron conducts impulses away from its cell body?

Back

Axon

Front

What characteristic DOES NOT belong to neurons?

Back

They are actively mitotic.

Front

Which brain region controls learned, repetitious and/or patterned motor movements?

Back

Premotor cortex

Front

Which brain region uses past visual experiences to interpret visual stimuli?

Back

Visual association area

Front

The region of the cerebral cortex that allows conscious control of precise, skilled skeletal muscle movements.

Back

Primary motor cortex

Front

What is the primary function of dendrites in a neuron?

Back

To receive signals from other neurons.

Front

What is the role of the myelin sheath in the nervous system?

Back

To insulate axons and speed up impulse transmission.

Front

What is the function of the synapse in neuronal communication?

Back

To transmit signals between neurons.

Front

What is the difference between the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

Back

CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord; PNS includes all other neural elements.

Front

What is the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

Back

To transmit signals across synapses between neurons.