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What are the components of the central nervous system?

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The components of the central nervous system (CNS) are the brain and spinal cord.

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What part of the eye projects an upside-down image of what you are looking at?

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The retina projects an upside-down image of whatever you are looking at.

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What type of impulses do neurons transmit?

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Neurons transmit electrical impulses very quickly.

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What is the function of the retina?

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The function of the retina is to contain light receptors.

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What does CNS stand for?

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CNS stands for Central Nervous System.

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What is the role of the brain in the nervous system?

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The brain processes information and coordinates responses.

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What is the role of the spinal cord in the nervous system?

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The spinal cord transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

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What are neurons?

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Neurons are specialized cells that transmit electrical impulses in the nervous system.

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What is the function of sensory neurons?

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Sensory neurons carry signals from sensory receptors to the central nervous system.

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What is the function of motor neurons?

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Motor neurons transmit signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands.