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The longest part of a neuron that transmits nerves impulses away is called:
Axon
The central nervous system is made of:
Brain and spinal cord
Name of the neurons which send responses from the CNS to the effectors:
Motor neurons
It controls posturre and balance:
Cerebellum
Part os the nervous system which connects the brain to the PNS.
The spinal cord
Cells which remove cellular waste and give protection to the neurons
Microglia cells
It controls, for example, breathing, body temperature and sleeping:
The brain stem
Colour of matter which is made of cells bodies, axon without myelin and dendrites.
Grey matter
Name of the nervous system which connects the CNS with the organs, limbs and skin.
Peripheral nervous system
Name of the nervous system which controls activities when you are stressed, in danger or physically active
Sympathetic nervous system
It is divided into left and right hemispheres.
Cerebrum
Star-shaped celss that transport nutrients to the neurons.
Astrocytes
Gap between the presynaptic and postsynaptic neuron
Synaptic cleft
Short branched projections that receive nerve impulses from other neurons
Dendrites
Neural tissue is made of two types of cells:
Neurons and glial cells
Name of the chemical messengers which are released by the presynaptic neuron
Neurotransmitters
