Nervous System

Front

What part of a neuron receives information from other neurons?

Back

Dendrites

Front

What does the letter 'A' represent in a labeled neuron diagram?

Back

Dendrite

Front

Which part of the nervous system regulates involuntary actions such as heart function and digestion?

Back

Autonomic Nervous System

Front

What type of neuron processes transmit information from sensory organs to the central nervous system?

Back

Afferent

Front

What does the letter 'H' represent in a labeled neuron diagram?

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Axon Terminal

Front

What is the function of the axon in a neuron?

Back

To transmit electrical impulses away from the cell body.

Front

What is myelin sheath and its role in the nervous system?

Back

A fatty layer that insulates axons and increases the speed of nerve impulse transmission.

Front

What are the two main types of neurons?

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Afferent (sensory) neurons and efferent (motor) neurons.

Front

What is the role of the synapse in neuronal communication?

Back

It is the junction where neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals between neurons.

Front

What is the difference between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system?

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The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system includes all other neural elements.