The nervous system

Front

What is the message carried by a neuron?

Back

Nerve impulse.

Front

What is a bundle of nerve fibers called?

Back

Nerve.

Front

Which neurons relay impulses to motor neurons?

Back

Interneurons.

Front

What is the division of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord?

Back

Central nervous system.

Front

What carries impulses away from the body?

Back

Axons.

Front

What is the function of sensory neurons?

Back

To carry impulses from sensory receptors to the central nervous system.

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Front

What connects neurons to each other?

Back

Synapse.

Front

What is the role of dendrites in a neuron?

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To receive signals from other neurons.

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Front

What is the peripheral nervous system?

Back

The part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord.

Front

What is a reflex?

Back

An automatic response to a stimulus.