Nervous System Review

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What are the three parts of the nervous system?

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brain, spinal cord, nerves

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What part of the neuron receives the message from the previous neuron?

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Dendrites

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Identify the highlighted structure: thalamus, hypothalamus, lobule, corpus callosum.

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corpus callosum

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What part of the neuron houses the nucleus?

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Cell Body

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Someone who is 'right-brained' is considered to be more...

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creative

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What is the function of the brain?

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The brain processes information and coordinates responses.

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What is the role of the spinal cord?

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The spinal cord transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

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What are neurons?

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Neurons are the basic building blocks of the nervous system that transmit information.

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What is the function of dendrites?

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Dendrites receive signals from other neurons.

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What is the role of the myelin sheath?

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The myelin sheath insulates axons and speeds up signal transmission.