Year 9 Nervous System Pre&Post

All parts of the nervous system except for the brain and spinal cord

• nerves

• neuron

• central nervous system

• peripheral nervous system

The nervous system is composed of the ___, ___, and ___.

• heart, brain, kidneys
• lungs, liver, stomach
• brain, spinal cord, nerves
• eyes, pancreas, veins

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The long, fiber like part of a neuron which the cell sends information to receiving neurons

• axon 
• dendrite
• axon terminal
• gene

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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.

• neuron
• myelin sheath
• dendrite
• neurotransmitter

The brain and brain stem make up the:

• Peripheral Nervous System
• Somatic Nervous System
• Autonomic Nervous System
•  Central Nervous System

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A chemical produced by neurons that carries messages to other neurons

• myelin sheath
• neurotransmitter
• axon
• axon terminal

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The nervous system is made up of these three parts:

• Brain, heart, and spinal cord

• Brain, spinal cord, and nerves

• Nerves, arteries, and veins

• Nerves, liver, and heart

What is the main function of the nervous system?

• clean waste from the cells
• absorb nutrients for energy
• deliver messages to the brain

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Which is NOT a common disease of the Nervous System?

• Alzheimer's

• Stroke

• Diabetes

• Parkinson's

What is the name of the part of the neuron that is pointed out in the image?

• Cell Body (Soma)

• Axon

• Myelin Sheats

• Dendrites