Nervous system

The part of the neuron that insulates the axon and increases the speed of the neural message within the neuron.

• Synapse
• Dendrite
• Myelin Sheath
• Axon Terminal Button

The long, fiber like part of a neuron which the cell sends information to receiving neurons. Labelled D in diagram.

• Synapse

• Axon

• Axon Terminal

• Dendrite

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Which statement best describes a reflex arc?

• Slow response that you have to think about

• Rapid response to protect body from harm

Where would the nerve impulse start in this reflex arc?

• A

• C

• D

• E

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_____ neurons carry messages away from the central nervous system and out to muscles or glands. The RED neuron in diagram.

• sensory

• motor

• inter

• central

The CENTRAL nervous system is made up of which two organs?

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves

• Peripheral Nerves and Heart

• Heart and Lungs

Select the VOLUNTARY action.

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Select the INVOLUNTARY action.

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____________ ---> ____________ ---> _______________

• Response, Stimulus, Interpret

• Interpret, Stimulus, Response

• Stimulus, Interpret, Response

• Response, Interpret, Stimulus

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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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