Stimulus Response/Reflex Action

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Sensory Neurons

Neurons that detect signals from the five senses.

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Electrical Impulses

Nerve signals that travel from sensory neurons to the spinal cord.

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Spinal Cord

Part of the nervous system that transmits electrical impulses to muscle neurons.

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Muscle Neurons

Neurons that receive signals from the spinal cord to cause muscle contraction.

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Impulse Processing

The action in which impulses travel to the brain for understanding the situation.

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Example of Sensory Neurons

When Mrs. Page screamed, ear neurons were stimulated.

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Response to Stimuli

The body's reaction like tensing, increased heart rate, and faster breathing.

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Brain's Reaction to Stimulus

Processes the situation and sends messages to the body, like ‘Relax, it’s just crazy Mrs. Page.’