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The Nervous System

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2. Fatty insulated sheath that surrounds all but the 1. Contained in sacs in axon terminals; released to cause
smallest nerve fibers. stimulus in the next cell; chemicals
5. Second largest part of the brain; Located at the back of 3. Cells that transmit impulses
the skull; Coordinates balance and movement. 4. Short branch extensions that carry impulses towards
6. Long fiber that carries impulses away from cell body the cell body
7. Controls reflexes; Carries signals from brain to the body 8. a bundle of fibers running to organs and tissues in the
9. Connects brain to the spinal cord; Controls involuntary body.
actions.
10. Relays messages, processes information, and
analyzes information.
11. Largest part of the brain; Responsible for voluntary
and educated actions; Located in 2 different lobes.