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The Brain – Study Guide
Key Terms: (please define these terms in your own words) – EXTRA CREDITS
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Stimulus
Response
Neuron
Nerve impulse
Dendrite
Axon
Nerve
Sensory neuron
Interneuron
10. Motor neuron
11. Synapse
12. Central nervous
system
13. Peripheral
nervous system
14. Brain
15. Spinal cord
16. Cerebrum
17. Cerebellum
18. Brain Stem
19. Somatic Nervous
System
20. Autonomic
Nervous System
21. Reflex
22. Concussion
Key Concepts: MUST COMPLETE!!! (Please provide details information. Use
pictures and examples when applicable.)
1. What is homeostasis? Give examples.
2. What are the functions of the nervous system?
3. What is the structure of a neuron and what kinds of neurons are found in the
body?
4. How do nerve impulses travel from one neuron to another?
5. What are the structure and functions of the central nervous system?
6. What are the structures and functions of the peripheral nervous system?
7. What is a reflex? Give examples
8. What are two ways in which the nervous system can be injured?
9. Compare the functions of axons and dendrites.
10. How do the cerebrum and cerebellum work together when you ride a bicycle?
11. Outline the path of the reflex action that takes place when you step on a tack.
What is the advantage of the nerve impulse not needing to go through the brain
before action is taken?
12. Draw and label the structure of a neuron.