Anatomy - Nervous System

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What is the cerebellum?

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The cerebellum is a part of the brain that is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, balance, and posture.

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What information does the occipital lobe process?

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The occipital lobe processes visual information.

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What type of neuron carries messages from the brain to the body?

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Motor neurons carry messages from the brain to the body.

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What is a nerve cell?

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A nerve cell, or neuron, is the basic building block of the nervous system that transmits information throughout the body.

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What information does the temporal lobe process?

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The temporal lobe processes auditory information.

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What is the function of the brain stem?

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The brain stem controls basic life functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure.

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What is the role of sensory neurons?

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Sensory neurons carry information from sensory receptors to the central nervous system.

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What is the function of interneurons?

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Interneurons connect sensory and motor neurons and process information within the central nervous system.

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What is myelin?

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Myelin is a fatty substance that surrounds and insulates nerve fibers, speeding up the transmission of electrical signals.

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What are dendrites?

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Dendrites are the branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons.