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What are neurons?
What are neurons?
Neurons are the smallest components of the nervous system and are single nerve cells.
What forms nerves?
What forms nerves?
Axons of neurons grouped together form nerves.
What is the function of nerves in the peripheral nervous system?
What is the function of nerves in the peripheral nervous system?
Nerves connect all the muscles in the body to the brain and spinal cord.
What are the three main parts of a neuron?
What are the three main parts of a neuron?
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What is the function of dendrites?
What is the function of dendrites?
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What is the function of the axon?
What is the function of the axon?
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What is the function of neurons?
What is the function of neurons?
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How do neurons transmit information?
How do neurons transmit information?
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What are the three main parts of a neuron?
What are the three main parts of a neuron?
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What is the role of dendrites in a neuron?
What is the role of dendrites in a neuron?
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What is the function of the cell body in a neuron?
What is the function of the cell body in a neuron?
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What is the role of the axon in a neuron?
What is the role of the axon in a neuron?
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What is the purpose of the myelin sheath?
What is the purpose of the myelin sheath?
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What is the difference between neurons and nerves?
What is the difference between neurons and nerves?
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What is the role of nerves in the peripheral nervous system?
What is the role of nerves in the peripheral nervous system?
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How are axons and neurons related?
How are axons and neurons related?
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What is the smallest component of the nervous system?
What is the smallest component of the nervous system?
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What is the function of neurons?
What is the function of neurons?
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What are the two main components that form nerves?
What are the two main components that form nerves?
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What is the peripheral nervous system connected to?
What is the peripheral nervous system connected to?
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What are the functions of nerves?
What are the functions of nerves?
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Which part of a neuron carries information away from the brain or spinal cord?
Which part of a neuron carries information away from the brain or spinal cord?
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What is the role of interneurons in the nervous system?
What is the role of interneurons in the nervous system?
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What type of neurons receive information from sensory receptors and send electrical impulses to the central nervous system?
What type of neurons receive information from sensory receptors and send electrical impulses to the central nervous system?
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Which type of neurons transmit sensory information and are activated by sensory input?
Which type of neurons transmit sensory information and are activated by sensory input?
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What is the role of interneurons in the nervous system?
What is the role of interneurons in the nervous system?
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What type of neurons carry information away from the brain or spinal cord to produce a response?
What type of neurons carry information away from the brain or spinal cord to produce a response?
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Which type of neurons transmit sensory information and are activated by sensory input?
Which type of neurons transmit sensory information and are activated by sensory input?
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What is the role of interneurons in the nervous system?
What is the role of interneurons in the nervous system?
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What type of neurons carry information away from the brain or spinal cord to produce a response?
What type of neurons carry information away from the brain or spinal cord to produce a response?
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What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?
What is the function of dendrites in a neuron?
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What is the purpose of the myelin sheath?
What is the purpose of the myelin sheath?
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What is the role of nerves in the peripheral nervous system?
What is the role of nerves in the peripheral nervous system?
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What is the function of the cell body in a neuron?
What is the function of the cell body in a neuron?
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What are the three main parts of a neuron?
What are the three main parts of a neuron?
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What is the role of neurons in the nervous system?
What is the role of neurons in the nervous system?
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What forms nerves in the peripheral nervous system?
What forms nerves in the peripheral nervous system?
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What is the function of sensory neurons?
What is the function of sensory neurons?
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What do motor neurons do?
What do motor neurons do?
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What is the role of interneurons in the nervous system?
What is the role of interneurons in the nervous system?
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How do sensory neurons and interneurons work together?
How do sensory neurons and interneurons work together?
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What type of neurons transmit sensory information and are activated by sensory input?
What type of neurons transmit sensory information and are activated by sensory input?
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What is the role of sensory neurons in the nervous system?
What is the role of sensory neurons in the nervous system?
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What is the role of motor neurons in the nervous system?
What is the role of motor neurons in the nervous system?
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What is the role of interneurons in the nervous system?
What is the role of interneurons in the nervous system?
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What happens when sensory neurons receive signals from receptors in the hand?
What happens when sensory neurons receive signals from receptors in the hand?
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