18.2 - Human Neural System
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Practice Questions
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What are the two main divisions of the human neural system?
💡 Hint: Think about where the brain is located.
What is the primary function of the neuron?
💡 Hint: What do neurons do?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What part of the nervous system is responsible for processing information?
💡 Hint: Consider where most of the brain's functions occur.
True or False: Afferent neurons carry impulses from the CNS to the muscles.
💡 Hint: Think about the direction of the signal.
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Challenge Problems
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Design an experiment to test the transmission speed of myelinated versus unmyelinated axons in a model organism. Explain how you would measure and analyze your results.
💡 Hint: Consider the setup needed to create a controlled environment for your measurements.
Explain how disruptions in neurotransmitter function can adversely affect the nervous system's ability to transmit signals.
💡 Hint: Think of neurotransmitters as keys that need to fit into the locks (receptors) to open the communication lines.
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