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What are the two main divisions of the human neural system?
Think about where the brain is located.
What is the primary function of the neuron?
What do neurons do?
What part of the nervous system is responsible for processing information?
Consider where most of the brain's functions occur.
True or False: Afferent neurons carry impulses from the CNS to the muscles.
Think about the direction of the signal.
Design an experiment to test the transmission speed of myelinated versus unmyelinated axons in a model organism. Explain how you would measure and analyze your results.
Consider the setup needed to create a controlled environment for your measurements.
Explain how disruptions in neurotransmitter function can adversely affect the nervous system's ability to transmit signals.
Think of neurotransmitters as keys that need to fit into the locks (receptors) to open the communication lines.
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