Nervous System Review

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What is the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?

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They carry chemical signals between neurons.

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What are Neurons?

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Units that constitute the nervous system.

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What type of neuron sends nerve impulses to muscles and glands, by the command of other neurons?

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Motor Neurons.

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What is the function of sensory neurons?

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They collect information about the environment and inside of the body to pass to the brain.

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What is NOT a function of the nervous system?

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Anxiety.

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What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

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Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).

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What is the function of the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

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To process and transmit information throughout the body.

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What is the role of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)?

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To connect the CNS to the limbs and organs.

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What are the three types of neurons?

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Sensory neurons, Motor neurons, and Interneurons.

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What is the function of motor neurons?

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To transmit signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands.