Nature vs. Nurture and Neuron Anatomy

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Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving neural impulses from other neurons?

Axon

Dendrites (correct)

Cell Body

Myelin Sheath

What is the function of the Myelin Sheath in neurons?

Conveying impulses towards the cell body

Forming junctions with other cells

Receiving neural impulses

Increasing the rate of nerve impulse transmission (correct)

Which part of the neuron contains the cell nucleus along with structures to carry out its functions?

Axon

Cell Body (correct)

Myelin Sheath

Dendrites

What do Terminal Buttons release that travel across the synaptic gap?

Neurotransmitters Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the nervous system sends information to and from the brain, controlling reflexes?

Spinal Cord Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Hormones in the body?

Maintaining normal body functions Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system is primarily responsible for linking the CNS to the body's receptors and muscles?

Somatic Nervous System Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the limbic system in the brain?

Regulates emotions and memory Signup and view all the answers

Where is Broca's Area located in the brain?

Frontal lobe Signup and view all the answers

What function does the motor cortex serve?

Controls voluntary movement Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system arouses the body to expend energy and respond to a threat?

Sympathetic Nervous System Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Corpus Callosum?

Connects left and right brain hemispheres Signup and view all the answers

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Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving neural impulses from other neurons?

What is the function of the Myelin Sheath in neurons?

Which part of the neuron contains the cell nucleus along with structures to carry out its functions?

What do Terminal Buttons release that travel across the synaptic gap?

Which component of the nervous system sends information to and from the brain, controlling reflexes?

What is the function of Hormones in the body?

Which part of the nervous system is primarily responsible for linking the CNS to the body's receptors and muscles?

What is the role of the limbic system in the brain?

Where is Broca's Area located in the brain?

What function does the motor cortex serve?

Which part of the nervous system arouses the body to expend energy and respond to a threat?

What is the function of the Corpus Callosum?

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