Nervous System

Which part of the neuron is a long fiber that sends information to other cells?

• dendrite
• neuron 
• cell body
• axon

The spinal cord is protected by the _____?

• vertebrae 
• skull
• lungs
• rib cage

If I step on a nail...what type of neurons take the response to my muscles?

• motor
• interneurons
• sensory
• not neurons, muscle tissue sends the response

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What is the function of the nervous system.

• provide nutrients for the body.
• send and recieve messages
• circulate oxygen to sells
• remove carbon dioxide from blood

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The bony structure that protects the brain.

• vertebrae
• Teeth 
• cranium 
• rib cage

main organ of the nervous system. protected by the skull, and made of neurons, it is the control center for all actions, thoughts and emotions.

• brain
• nerves
• spinal cord 
• heart

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What is the central nervous system (CNS) made of?

• brain and spinal cord
• brain and cranial nerves
• spinal cord and spinal nerves
• cranial nerves and spinal nerves

Label the Neuron-What does the letter "A" represent?

• Axon
• Dendrite
• Axon Terminal
• Cell Body

The part of the neuron that receives informatio is called a(n) ___________.

• dendrite
• axon
• nucleus
• node of Ranvier

Name the three main parts of the Nervous System?

• heart, blood, veins
• brain, nerves, spinal cord
• nerves, blood, cells
• spinal cord, back bones, brains