Nervous System and Neurons

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What are the two parts of the nervous system?

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Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system

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This releases neurotransmitters which are sent into the synaptic gap

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axon terminal

Front

A nerve cell that is the basic working unit of the brain and nervous system which processes and transmits information

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neuron

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This insulating material forms a layer, around the axon of a neuron.  It enables electrical signals to travel down the axon at higher speeds.

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myelin sheath

Front

What part of a neuron is responsible for receiving signals? Options: Dendrite, Axon, Axon Terminal, Cell Body

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Dendrite

Front

What is the part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and organelles? Options: Synapse, Cell Body (Soma), Axon, Dendrite

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Cell Body (Soma)

Front

What is the part of a neuron that transmits signals to other neurons? Options: Dendrite, Axon, Axon Terminal, Cell Body

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Axon Terminal

Front

What part of the neuron receives the message from the previous neuron? Options: Terminal Fibers, Dendrites, Cell Body, Myelin

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Dendrites

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Nucleus

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Neurons that carry information from the sensory receptors to the CNS:

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Sensory, afferent