Nervous System

Front

What is the central nervous system (CNS) made of?

Back

brain and spinal cord

Front

What is the purpose of the myelin sheath on the axon?

Back

To improve conductivity

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

Sensory neurons carry nerve impulses from the sense organs and internal organs (like your stomach) to the:

Back

central nervous system (CNS)

Front

A signal molecule that transmits nerve impulses across synapses

Back

neurotransmitter

Front

Part of a neuron that receives information from other neurons: axon, dendrites, myelin sheath, synapse

Back

axon

Front

Location at which a neuron can transfer an impulse to another cell with the use of neurotransmitters is called __________.

Back

synapse

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Front

The part of the neuron that takes information away from the cell body is called a(n) _____________. Options: dendrite, axon, cell body, Schwann cell

Back

axon

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

Label the Neuron-What does the letter "H" represent? Options: Myelin Sheath, Axon, Axon Terminal, Dendrite

Back

Axon Terminal

Front

Label the Neuron-What does the letter "F" represent? Options: Myelin Sheath, Axon, Axon Terminal, Dendrite

Back

Myelin Sheath

Front

Label the Neuron-What does the letter "C" represent? Options: Dendrite, Axon, Axon Terminal, Cell Body

Back

Cell Body

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3