Nervous System

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What is the main function of the nervous system?

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To coordinate and control the body's activities by transmitting signals between different parts of the body.

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What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

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

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What does the Central Nervous System consist of?

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The brain and spinal cord.

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What is the role of neurons in the nervous system?

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Neurons are specialized cells that transmit nerve impulses throughout the body.

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What is the Peripheral Nervous System?

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The part of the nervous system that consists of nerves that branch out from the CNS and connect to other body parts.

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What is a reflex action?

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

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What is the function of sensory neurons?

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To carry signals from sensory receptors to the CNS.

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What is the function of motor neurons?

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To carry signals from the CNS to muscles and glands.

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What is the role of the spinal cord?

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To transmit messages between the brain and the rest of the body and to coordinate reflexes.

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What are the three main parts of the brain?

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Cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem.