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The state when each part of the body functions in equilibrium with other parts is called ________.
The state when each part of the body functions in equilibrium with other parts is called ________.
homeostasis
Interneurons are part of the ________ function of the nervous system.
Interneurons are part of the ________ function of the nervous system.
Integrative
________ neurons are responsible for sensory function.
________ neurons are responsible for sensory function.
Sensory or afferent
Motor or efferent neurons are involved in the ________ function.
Motor or efferent neurons are involved in the ________ function.
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The CNS stands for Central Nervous System which includes the ________ and the spinal cord.
The CNS stands for Central Nervous System which includes the ________ and the spinal cord.
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The PNS stands for Peripheral Nervous System which includes cranial nerves and ________ nerves.
The PNS stands for Peripheral Nervous System which includes cranial nerves and ________ nerves.
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Neurons are the electrically excitable nerve cells responsible for the functions of the ______ system
Neurons are the electrically excitable nerve cells responsible for the functions of the ______ system
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Neuroglia, also known as glia or glial cells, support, nourish, & protect ______
Neuroglia, also known as glia or glial cells, support, nourish, & protect ______
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The ______ is the portion of the neuron that contains the cell body and the nuclei of neuroglia
The ______ is the portion of the neuron that contains the cell body and the nuclei of neuroglia
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Schwann cells produce the ______ sheath in the peripheral nervous system
Schwann cells produce the ______ sheath in the peripheral nervous system
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The ______ is the region of the axon that is unmyelinated
The ______ is the region of the axon that is unmyelinated
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A ______ neuron has a single process extending from the cell body
A ______ neuron has a single process extending from the cell body
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Schwann cells myelinate axons in the ______
Schwann cells myelinate axons in the ______
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The Neuroglia of the CNS includes Astrocytes, Oligodendrocytes, Microglia, and ______
The Neuroglia of the CNS includes Astrocytes, Oligodendrocytes, Microglia, and ______
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Microglia are ______ cells in the CNS
Microglia are ______ cells in the CNS
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Ependymal cells line the ______ and central canal
Ependymal cells line the ______ and central canal
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Astrocytes are the major support cells and provide ______
Astrocytes are the major support cells and provide ______
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Oligodendrocytes myelinate axons in the ______
Oligodendrocytes myelinate axons in the ______
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