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3. respond to efferent signals
6. Area where a neuron communicates with
another cell
7. rest and digest section of the autonomic
nervous system
11. The small gap that separates the presynaptic
membrane and the postsynaptic membrane
14. detect or respond to stimuli
15. Carries motor commands
16. All neural tissue outside CNS
20. cytoplasm of axon
21. Cell that receives message
22. carries action potential to target
24. Cells with highly branched processes;
contact neuroglia directly
25. Neuron that sends message
26. specialized cell membrane that covers
axoplasm
1. Cells that send and receive signals
2. fight or flight section of the autonomic
nervous system
4. Nerves that connect directly to the brain
5. Open in presence of specific chemicals (e.g.,
ACh) at a binding site
8. Carries sensory information
9. Nerves that connect to the spinal cord
10. Consists of brain and spinal cord
12. chemical messengers
13. Clean up cellular debris, waste products,
and pathogens
17. Controls voluntary and involuntary skeletal
muscle contractions
18. Occurs when neurotransmitter cannot
recycle fast enough to meet demands of intense
stimuli
19. Monitor position and movement
23. Cells that support and protect neurons