Neurons HBS

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What is a neuron?

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A neuron is a specialized cell that transmits nerve impulses throughout the body.

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What are the main parts of a neuron?

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The main parts of a neuron are the dendrites, cell body (soma), axon, and synapse.

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What is the function of dendrites?

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Dendrites receive signals from other neurons and transmit them to the cell body.

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What is the role of the axon?

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The axon conducts nerve impulses away from the cell body to other neurons or muscles.

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What is a synapse?

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A synapse is the junction between two neurons where communication occurs.

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What do sensory neurons do?

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Sensory neurons carry signals from sensory receptors to the central nervous system.

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What are motor neurons responsible for?

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Motor neurons send signals from the central nervous system to muscles, causing movement.

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What are interneurons?

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Interneurons connect sensory and motor neurons and process information within the central nervous system.

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What is the purpose of the nervous system?

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The nervous system controls and communicates between different systems of the body.

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What is myelin?

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Myelin is a fatty substance that insulates axons and speeds up nerve impulse transmission.