Nervous System

Nervous System

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Flashcard

Science

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS1-8

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the building unit of the nervous system?

Back

Neuron

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the branches that extend from the cell body of a neuron?

Back

Dendrites

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the cylindrical axis that extends from the cell body of a nerve cell?

Back

Axon

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are quick involuntary actions to a stimulus called?

Back

Reflexes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why are injuries to the spinal cord serious?

Back

Because brain cells cannot be replaced.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of neurons in the nervous system?

Back

To transmit signals throughout the body.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of dendrites in a neuron?

Back

To receive signals from other neurons.

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