Neuroscience Concepts and Processes

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What is the homunculus?

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A visual representation of the brain's parts.

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Name an effector in a neural diagram.

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Which two types of cells produce myelin coverings around the nerves?

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Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes.

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What is the lipid covering that increases the rate of transmission and insulates the axon?

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Myelin sheath.

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What part of the brain regulates emotional associations and responses?

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Limbic system.

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What is the primary function of neurons?

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To transmit information throughout the body.

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What are glial cells?

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Supportive cells in the nervous system that assist neurons.

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What is the role of the axon?

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To carry electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

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What is the function of dendrites?

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To receive signals from other neurons.

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What is synaptic transmission?

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The process of transferring signals between neurons at synapses.