Neurones and the brain (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What does the central nervous system (CNS) include?
What does the central nervous system (CNS) include?
Brain and spinal cord
What is the role of sensory neurones?
What is the role of sensory neurones?
Carry signals from receptors to CNS
Where are relay neurones found?
Where are relay neurones found?
Inside the CNS
What do motor neurones carry signals to?
What do motor neurones carry signals to?
Effectors (muscles and glands)
What are effectors?
What are effectors?
Muscles and glands
What is the function of dendrites in sensory neurones?
What is the function of dendrites in sensory neurones?
Collect electrical impulses from receptors
What does the axon do in a neurone?
What does the axon do in a neurone?
Carries impulses over long distances
How does the myelin sheath speed up nerve signals?
How does the myelin sheath speed up nerve signals?
Stops impulses leaking out
Which part of the brain is responsible for voluntary movement?
Which part of the brain is responsible for voluntary movement?
Cerebral cortex
What does the medulla control?
What does the medulla control?
Unconscious processes like breathing
What is the main function of the cerebellum?
What is the main function of the cerebellum?
Coordinates precise and smooth movement
What does the cell body of a neurone contain?
What does the cell body of a neurone contain?
The nucleus