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Which part of a neuron receives signals from other neurons?
Dendrites
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination of movement?
Cerebellum
Which type of neuron carries impulses from sense organs to the central nervous system?
Sensory neuron
What is the gap between two neurons called?
Synapse
Which type of nerves carry signals from the central nervous system to muscles?
Motor nerves
Give one example of an involuntary action controlled by the autonomic nervous system!
Heartbeat / breathing / digestion (any one correct)
What happens to the pupil in bright light?
The pupil constricts.
Which muscle of the iris contracts to dilate the pupil?
Radial muscle.
Which structure changes the shape of the lens during accommodation?
Ciliary muscles.
What happens to the lens when focusing on a near object?
It becomes thicker and more convex.
What happens to the ciliary muscles when focusing on a distant object?
They relax.
On which part of the eye must light rays be focused to form a clear image?
Retina
