Nervous System

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the insulating material that forms a layer around the axon of a neuron?
Back
Myelin sheath - It enables electrical signals to travel down the axon at higher speeds.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which lobe of the brain is responsible for visual processing?
Back
Occipital lobe - It is located at the back of the brain and processes visual information.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main part of a neuron that contains the nucleus?
Back
Cell Body - It is responsible for maintaining the life of the neuron.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which lobe of the brain possesses the sensory cortex?
Back
Parietal Lobe - It processes sensory information such as touch, temperature, and pain.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What part of the nervous system consists of nerves that branch out from the CNS?
Back
Peripheral Nervous System - It connects the CNS to the rest of the body.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of the axon in a neuron?
Back
Axon - It transmits electrical impulses away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are neurotransmitters?
Back
Neurotransmitters - Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.
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