Science 1105 pace self-test

Motor Functions

functions of the nervous system; involve voluntary movement of the skeletal muscles

Sensory Functions

functions of the nervous system; deal with receiving, transmitting, and processing impulses from sensory organs

Dendrite

extension of a neuron; carries nerve impulses toward the soma

Axon

extension of a neuron; carries nerve impulses away from the soma, or body of the neuron

Myelin

soft, white, fatty substance; covers and insulates most axons

Neurological cells

cells; form myelin sheaths around axons; from a structural framework to support neurons

Cerebrum

largest division of the brain; controls motor and sensory functions; where most cognitive functions take place

1 Peter 3: 14

But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled.

Joshua 1: 16

And they answered Joshua, saying, All that thou commandest us we will do, and withersoever thou sendest us, we will go.

corpus callosum

bridge between the right and left cerebral hemispheres

Cerebellum

division of the brain; responsible for coordination, balance, posture, and muscle tone

brain stem

division of the brain; joins the brain to the spinal cord