Exploring Body Systems: Flashcard

Front

What part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?

Back

Dendrite

Front

What is the primary function of the myelin sheath in the nervous system?

Back

To insulate axons and increase the speed of nerve impulse transmission.

Front

Which type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements?

Back

Skeletal muscle.

Front

What part of the neuron transmits signals away from the cell body?

Back

Axon.

Front

What is a function of the nervous system?

Back

To transmit signals between different parts of the body.

Front

What is the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

Back

To transmit signals across synapses between neurons.

Front

What type of muscle is involuntary and found in the heart?

Back

Cardiac muscle.

Front

What is the function of smooth muscle?

Back

To control involuntary movements in organs.

Front

What is the synapse?

Back

The junction between two neurons where signals are transmitted.

Front

What is the function of the axon?

Back

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