Academic Vocab Nervous System

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What is a stimulus in the context of the nervous system?

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A stimulus is any event or situation that evokes a response from the nervous system, such as heat, light, or sound.

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What are the main functions of the nervous system?

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The main functions of the nervous system are to receive sensory inputs, process information, and produce motor outputs.

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What are the three main parts of the nervous system?

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The three main parts of the nervous system are the brain, spinal cord, and neurons.

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What type of energy is associated with an object’s position, such as a person at the top of a ladder?

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Gravitational Potential Energy.

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What is a reflex action?

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A reflex action is an involuntary, instantaneous response to a stimulus that occurs automatically and rapidly.

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What role do sensory neurons play in the nervous system?

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Sensory neurons transmit sensory information from the body to the central nervous system.

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What is the function of motor neurons?

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Motor neurons carry signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands to elicit a response.

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What is the central nervous system composed of?

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The central nervous system is composed of the brain and spinal cord.

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How do neurons communicate with each other?

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Neurons communicate through electrical impulses and chemical signals called neurotransmitters.

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What is the role of the spinal cord in the nervous system?

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The spinal cord acts as a pathway for signals between the brain and the rest of the body.