Written by: Patrick McGurrin
Axon: a long thick projection in nerve cells that sends electrical signals out away from the cell body...... more
Cell: a tiny building block that contains all the information necessary for the survival of any plant or animal. It is also the smallest unit of life... more
Central nervous system (CNS): a part of the nervous system which includes the brain and spinal cord.
Dendrites: long thin projections in nerve cells which receive electrical signals... more
Neuron: a special cell which is part of the nervous system. Neurons work together with other cells to pass chemical and electrical signals throughout the body... more
Nutrient: a vitamin, mineral, or chemical in food that the body uses to grow, repair, or do work... more
Peripheral nervous system (PNS): a part of the nervous system which includes all the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord.
Flashcard facts and information about the nervous system
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This set of bits will teach you about the system that senses the world around you and controls your body: your nervous system. To learn more about the science behind your nerves, visit A Nervous Journey.
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- Article: Nervous Bits
- Author(s): Patrick McGurrin
- Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
- Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
- Date published: 11 Sep, 2014
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- Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/biology-bits/nervous-bits
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Patrick McGurrin. (Thu, 09/11/2014 - 13:46). Nervous Bits. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/biology-bits/nervous-bits
American Psychological Association. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/
Chicago Manual of Style
Patrick McGurrin. "Nervous Bits". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 11 Sep 2014. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/biology-bits/nervous-bits
For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/717/04/
MLA 2017 Style
Patrick McGurrin. "Nervous Bits". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 11 Sep 2014. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/biology-bits/nervous-bits
Modern Language Association, 7th Ed. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/
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