The nervous system, a PowerPoint regarding the nervous system

The nervous system

1. The nervous system Science

2. Function of the nervous system The function of the nervous system is to: receive information from the sensory neurons process information and make decisions control organs and muscles maintain homeostasis by controlling various bodily functions (such as heart rate, body temperature, and breathing)

3. Definition of neuron A neuron is a nerve cell that carries information in the nervous system.

4. Draw and label the three main parts of a neuron

5. How nerve impulses travel through a neuron A nerve impulse begins at the dendrite tip, travels through the cell body, and leaves the neuron through the axon tip.

6. The role of the axon The role of the axon is to send nerve impulse messages.

7. The role of the dendrite The role of the dendrite is to receive nerve impulse messages.

8. Three types of neurons There are three types of neurons. These include: Motor: Connects the brain to different muscle groups Interneuron: Forms connections between other neurons that together perform thinking and memory functions. Sensory: Originates from a sensory organ such as the tongue, eyes, nose, ears, or skin, to the brain.