Nervous System -I

What part of a neuron is responsible for sending an impulse to the next neuron?

• Axon Terminal

• Dendrites

• Cell Body

• Axon

The three main functions of the nervous system are ...

• Decision making, thinking, and gathering information

• Seeing, Feeling, and Hearing

• Gathering information, maintaining homeostasis, and responding to stimuli

• Using the 5 senses, telling my body to move, and being aware of my surroundings

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The nerves that extend from the brain and spinal cord, make up the _____________________.

• Central Nervous System(CNS)

• Somatic Nervous System

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Peripheral Nervous System(PNS)

Which part of a neuron RECIEVES information?

• axon
• dendrite
• cell body
• axon terminal

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

• dendrite
• terminal
• cell body
• axon

Which of the TWO nervous systems contains motor and sensory neurons?

• central nervous system
• peripheral
• motor
• sensory

If I step on a nail...what type of neuron take that signal TO the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM?

• interneurons
• motor
• sensory 
• receptors

The nerve cell that transmits impulses from the brain or spinal cord to a muscle or gland.

• Efferent Neuron

• Relay Neuron

• Afferent Neuron

• Schwann cell

The nerve cell that carries impulses from a sense receptor to the brain or spinal cord is a _____________.

• Efferent Neuron

• Afferent Neuron

• Relay Neuron

• neurotransmitter

Where in your body can you find nerve cells?

• Brain
• Spinal cord
• Neurons
• Everywhere

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