Nervous System

Front

What is the basic unit of structure and function in the nervous system?

Back

Neuron

Front

What part of the nervous system controls decision-making?

Back

Brain

Front

What is the primary function of the nervous system?

Back

Send and receive messages.

Front

What is the thick cord of nerve tissue in the center of the backbone called?

Back

Spinal cord

Front

What term describes the regulation of steady internal conditions in an organism?

Back

Homeostasis

Front

What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

Back

Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).

Front

What is the role of dendrites in a neuron?

Back

Dendrites receive signals from other neurons.

Front

What is the function of the spinal cord?

Back

To transmit messages between the brain and the rest of the body.

Front

What is a reflex action?

Back

An automatic response to a stimulus that does not involve conscious thought.

Front

What is the protective covering of the brain and spinal cord called?

Back

Meninges.