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Unit 1: Types of Cells in the Nervous System Flashcards

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Glial Cells

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“glue” cells that provide structure, insulation, communication, and waste transport in the brain.

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Neuron

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nerve cell that is the building block of the nervous system

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Sensory Neurons

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carry information from senses to brain

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Interneuron

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Neurons of CNS; communicate between sensory and motor neurons

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Motor Neurons

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carry information from brain to senses

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Reflex

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unlearned, involuntary reaction to a stimulus; done through spinal cord

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Reflex Arc

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demonstrates how neurons within the central and peripheral nervous systems work together to respond to stimuli. Sensory, Inter and Motor neurons work together to create arc

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