Organization of the Nervous System

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What is another name for an afferent nerve?

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Sensory Nerve

Front

What type of neuron sends an impulse to a muscle or gland to produce a response?

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Motor Neuron

Front

What is the major division of the nervous system that interprets incoming information and issues orders?

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Central Nervous System

Front

What types of nerves carry impulses from the CNS to muscles and glands?

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Efferent Nerves

Front

What is another name for efferent nerves?

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Motor Nerves

Front

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

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Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System

Front

What is the function of sensory nerves?

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To carry impulses from sensory receptors to the central nervous system.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Front

What is the role of motor neurons in the nervous system?

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To transmit impulses from the central nervous system to effectors such as muscles and glands.

Front

What is the peripheral nervous system composed of?

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All the nerves outside the central nervous system, including sensory and motor nerves.

Front

What is the function of the central nervous system?

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To process information and coordinate responses.