Brain and Nervous System

Brain and Nervous System

Axon

 Threadlike structure in the neuron that carries signals away from the cell to other neurons

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Axons carry signals away from the cells to other _________

Central Nervous System (CNS)

 Part of the nervous system that consists of brain and spinal cord

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The CNS consists of the ______ and _______

Cerebral Cortex

 Gray mass that surrounds the part of brain that controls functions like problem solving

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The Cerebral cortex controls functions like_____________________

Dendrites

Branchlike part of neurons that receives impulses from other neurons

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Dendrites are ___________part of neurons that receives impulses from other neurons

Forebrain

Largest part of brain consisting of left and right hemispheres

Multiple Choice

The forebrain is the _____ part of the brain

• smallest

• biggest

Hindbrain

Part of brain located at base of skull that is involved in basic life processes

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Where is the hind brain located at the ______ of the skill

Neuron

A Nerve Cell

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Approximately How many nerve cells are in the human body?

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________ are the largest cells in the body?

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Name two things that the nervous system controls

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The central nervous system includes_________________