Nervous system

Front

What is a nerve cell called?

Back

A Neuron

Front

What type of response is blinking?

Back

A reflex response

Front

What are the equivalent of capillaries in the nervous system?

Back

Relay neurons

Front

What type of response is writing when you hear a word?

Back

A voluntary response

Front

What is a neuron that connects the ear to the central nervous system called?

Back

A sensory neuron

Front

What is the main function of sensory neurons?

Back

To transmit sensory information to the central nervous system.

Front

What is the role of motor neurons?

Back

To carry signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands.

Front

What is a reflex action?

Back

An automatic response to a stimulus that does not involve conscious thought.

Front

What is the central nervous system composed of?

Back

The brain and spinal cord.

Front

What is the function of relay neurons?

Back

To connect sensory and motor neurons and process information.