Nervous System

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What is the Autonomic Nervous System?

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The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

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What type of neuron has one axon and one dendrite?

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Bipolar neuron.

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What is the role of the Autonomic Nervous System in response to injury?

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It regulates involuntary responses such as dry mouth and increased heart rate after an injury.

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What are the major functions of the Nervous System?

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Detects impulses from the senses, sends efferent signals, integrates information.

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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 Peripheral Nervous System?

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The part of the nervous system that includes all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.

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What is the function of sensory neurons?

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

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What is the function of motor neurons?

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To transmit signals from the central nervous system to muscles or glands.

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What is a synapse?

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The junction between two neurons where communication occurs.

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What is the role of neurotransmitters?

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Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.