Nervous System

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What is a nerve cell?

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Neuron: The basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information throughout the body.

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Which part of the brain coordinates voluntary muscle movement?

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Frontal Lobe: The region of the brain associated with reasoning, planning, parts of speech, movement, emotions, and problem-solving.

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Identify the lobe of the brain responsible for processing auditory information.

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Temporal Lobe: The area of the brain that processes sounds and is also involved in memory and emotion.

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Identify the lobe of the brain responsible for visual processing.

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Occipital Lobe: The region of the brain that is primarily responsible for vision.

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What part of the neuron stores and releases neurotransmitters?

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Axon Terminal: The endpoint of a neuron where neurotransmitters are released into the synapse.

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What is the function of the myelin sheath?

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Myelin Sheath: A fatty layer that insulates axons and increases the speed of electrical impulses along the neuron.

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What is the role of dendrites in a neuron?

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Dendrites: Branch-like structures that receive messages from other neurons and transmit them to the cell body.

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What is the function of the axon in a neuron?

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Axon: A long, thin structure that transmits electrical impulses away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles.

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What is the synapse?

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Synapse: The junction between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals.

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What is the central nervous system composed of?

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Central Nervous System: Composed of the brain and spinal cord, it processes information and coordinates activity.