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Changes in our environment that cause us to react are known as ______
Changes in our environment that cause us to react are known as ______
stimulus
The ______ is the seat of intelligence, interpreter of the senses, initiator of body movement, memory, and controller of behavior
The ______ is the seat of intelligence, interpreter of the senses, initiator of body movement, memory, and controller of behavior
brain
The ______ is the functional unit of the nervous system for transmitting messages from one body part to another
The ______ is the functional unit of the nervous system for transmitting messages from one body part to another
neuron
The autonomic nervous system connects the brain and spinal cord to muscles which are not under the control of our will, such as the muscles of the ______, blood vessels, lungs, and other internal organs
The autonomic nervous system connects the brain and spinal cord to muscles which are not under the control of our will, such as the muscles of the ______, blood vessels, lungs, and other internal organs
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The spine is made of 33 bones called ______
The spine is made of 33 bones called ______
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Cerebrospinal fluid acts like a cushion that helps protect your ______ and spinal cord from sudden impact or injury. The fluid also removes waste products from the ______ and helps your central nervous system work properly. It is washed by protective fluid (Cerebrospinal fluid or CSF: Cerebrospinal fluid)
Cerebrospinal fluid acts like a cushion that helps protect your ______ and spinal cord from sudden impact or injury. The fluid also removes waste products from the ______ and helps your central nervous system work properly. It is washed by protective fluid (Cerebrospinal fluid or CSF: Cerebrospinal fluid)
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Which part of the nervous system connects the brain and spinal cord to muscles which are not under the control of our will, such as the muscles of the heart, blood vessels, lungs, and other internal organs?
Which part of the nervous system connects the brain and spinal cord to muscles which are not under the control of our will, such as the muscles of the heart, blood vessels, lungs, and other internal organs?
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Which part of the neuron conducts messages towards the cell body?
Which part of the neuron conducts messages towards the cell body?
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What is the function of the supporting cells in the nervous system?
What is the function of the supporting cells in the nervous system?
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