Nervous System

Front

What are the two main components of the Central Nervous System?

Back

The brain and spinal cord.

Front

What lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for visual processing?

Back

Occipital lobe.

Front

What is the function of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

Back

They carry messages between neurons.

Front

What is the peripheral nervous system composed of?

Back

Nerves that branch out from the brain and spinal cord.

Front

List the three main components of the nervous system.

Back

Brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

Front

What part of the nervous system controls involuntary actions?

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Autonomic nervous system.

Front

What is the role of the somatic nervous system?

Back

It controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles.

Front

What is the function of the brain stem?

Back

It regulates vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Front

What are glial cells and their function?

Back

Support and protect neurons.

Front

What is the difference between sensory neurons and motor neurons?

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Sensory neurons carry signals to the brain, while motor neurons carry signals from the brain to muscles.