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What is the main function of the nervous system?
What is the main function of the nervous system?
Which part of a neuron receives and passes on signals or messages?
Which part of a neuron receives and passes on signals or messages?
What is the name of the protective covering of the axon?
What is the name of the protective covering of the axon?
Where does a nerve cell carry messages away from?
Where does a nerve cell carry messages away from?
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What is the small gap between two neurons called?
What is the small gap between two neurons called?
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Which part of a neuron contains the central nucleus and cytoplasm?
Which part of a neuron contains the central nucleus and cytoplasm?
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What triggers the release of special chemicals at the end of a neuron's axon?
What triggers the release of special chemicals at the end of a neuron's axon?
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Where do nerve impulses travel in order to reach the next neuron?
Where do nerve impulses travel in order to reach the next neuron?
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Which part of the nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord?
Which part of the nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord?
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What is the primary role of the brain in the human body?
What is the primary role of the brain in the human body?
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Which region of the brain serves as the central coordination hub, enabling an organism to think and act?
Which region of the brain serves as the central coordination hub, enabling an organism to think and act?
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What is the main responsibility of the forebrain in terms of cognitive functions?
What is the main responsibility of the forebrain in terms of cognitive functions?
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