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The communication link between the CNS and other parts of the body is called the ______.
The communication link between the CNS and other parts of the body is called the ______.
Peripheral Nervous System
The ______ Division is responsible for conducting impulses from the regions of the body to the CNS.
The ______ Division is responsible for conducting impulses from the regions of the body to the CNS.
Sensory
The ______ Division conducts impulses from the CNS to various regions of the body.
The ______ Division conducts impulses from the CNS to various regions of the body.
Motor
The Somatic Nervous System transmits action potentials to the ______ muscles.
The Somatic Nervous System transmits action potentials to the ______ muscles.
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The Autonomic Nervous System transmits action potentials to ______ muscles.
The Autonomic Nervous System transmits action potentials to ______ muscles.
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The ______ Nervous System is a unique part of the peripheral nervous system found within the digestive tract.
The ______ Nervous System is a unique part of the peripheral nervous system found within the digestive tract.
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Nerve cells, also known as ______, receive stimuli and conduct action potentials.
Nerve cells, also known as ______, receive stimuli and conduct action potentials.
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The ______ is the area where the axon leaves the neuron cell body.
The ______ is the area where the axon leaves the neuron cell body.
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Myelin sheaths are formed by the cell processes of ______ cells.
Myelin sheaths are formed by the cell processes of ______ cells.
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The gaps in the myelin sheaths are called ______ of Ranvier.
The gaps in the myelin sheaths are called ______ of Ranvier.
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Resting membrane potential in most neurons is around ______ mV.
Resting membrane potential in most neurons is around ______ mV.
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Potassium leak channels allow ______ to move out of the cell.
Potassium leak channels allow ______ to move out of the cell.
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The Na⁺/K⁺ ATPase pump actively transports 3 ______ ions out and 2 K⁺ ions in.
The Na⁺/K⁺ ATPase pump actively transports 3 ______ ions out and 2 K⁺ ions in.
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During depolarization, ______ ions rush into the cell.
During depolarization, ______ ions rush into the cell.
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If the depolarization reaches the threshold potential, an ______ potential is initiated.
If the depolarization reaches the threshold potential, an ______ potential is initiated.
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The cell is at rest with the inside being more negative compared to the outside during ______ state.
The cell is at rest with the inside being more negative compared to the outside during ______ state.
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The neuron cell body contains a single ______.
The neuron cell body contains a single ______.
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Dendrites receive information from other ______.
Dendrites receive information from other ______.
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The ______ is a single long process extending from the neuron cell body.
The ______ is a single long process extending from the neuron cell body.
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Astrocytes are major supporting cells in the ______.
Astrocytes are major supporting cells in the ______.
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Ependymal cells line the fluid-filled cavities within the ______.
Ependymal cells line the fluid-filled cavities within the ______.
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Microglia act as ______ cells of the CNS.
Microglia act as ______ cells of the CNS.
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Oligodendrocytes provide insulating material around ______.
Oligodendrocytes provide insulating material around ______.
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Satellite cells provide support and nutrition to the neurons in the ______.
Satellite cells provide support and nutrition to the neurons in the ______.
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The rapid change in voltage during the rising phase of the action potential peaks at around +30 mV, which is due to the opening of ______ channels.
The rapid change in voltage during the rising phase of the action potential peaks at around +30 mV, which is due to the opening of ______ channels.
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During repolarization, the influx of ______ ions helps to restore the negative membrane potential.
During repolarization, the influx of ______ ions helps to restore the negative membrane potential.
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Hyperpolarization occurs when more ______ exits the cell than necessary, resulting in a more negative membrane potential.
Hyperpolarization occurs when more ______ exits the cell than necessary, resulting in a more negative membrane potential.
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The process that gradually restores the resting membrane potential through the movement of Na⁺ and K⁺ is facilitated by the ______ pump.
The process that gradually restores the resting membrane potential through the movement of Na⁺ and K⁺ is facilitated by the ______ pump.
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Continuous conduction occurs in ______ axons.
Continuous conduction occurs in ______ axons.
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An action potential in myelinated axons travels through a process known as ______ conduction.
An action potential in myelinated axons travels through a process known as ______ conduction.
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Working memory lasts for a few seconds to minutes and occurs mostly in the ______.
Working memory lasts for a few seconds to minutes and occurs mostly in the ______.
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A synapse is a junction where the axon of one neuron interacts with the ______ neuron.
A synapse is a junction where the axon of one neuron interacts with the ______ neuron.
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Short-term memory can be retained for a few minutes to a few ______.
Short-term memory can be retained for a few minutes to a few ______.
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The three major components of a synapse include the presynaptic terminal, postsynaptic terminal, and the ______.
The three major components of a synapse include the presynaptic terminal, postsynaptic terminal, and the ______.
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Declarative memory involves the retention of ______, dates, and places.
Declarative memory involves the retention of ______, dates, and places.
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The most superficial and thickest of the meninges is the ______.
The most superficial and thickest of the meninges is the ______.
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The second meningeal membrane that is very thin is called the ______ mater.
The second meningeal membrane that is very thin is called the ______ mater.
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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) bathes the brain and spinal cord providing a ______ cushion around the CNS.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) bathes the brain and spinal cord providing a ______ cushion around the CNS.
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The ______ Nervous System is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response.
The ______ Nervous System is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response.
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There are ______ pairs of cranial nerves.
There are ______ pairs of cranial nerves.
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