Nervous System

Front

What part of the brain deals with the thalamus and hypothalamus?

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Diencephalon

Front

What is the peripheral nervous system responsible for?

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The peripheral nervous system connects the central nervous system to the limbs and organs, facilitating communication between the brain and the rest of the body.

Front

What is the long, fiber-like part of a neuron that transmits information to receiving neurons called?

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Axon

Front

What is the function of the cell body in a neuron?

Back

The cell body contains the nucleus and organelles, and it integrates incoming signals from the dendrites.

Front

What is the largest area of the brain that controls conscious thought and voluntary actions?

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Cerebrum

Front

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

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Central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS).

Front

What is the role of the thalamus in the brain?

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The thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Front

What is the function of the hypothalamus?

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The hypothalamus regulates vital bodily functions such as temperature, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms.

Front

What are dendrites and what is their function?

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Dendrites are the branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons.

Front

What is the myelin sheath and its purpose?

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The myelin sheath is a fatty layer that insulates axons and increases the speed of electrical impulses along the neuron.