The CNS is formed by...
the brain and the spinal cord
Our nervous system contains cells called...
neurons
It sends information from our brain to our muscles and viceversa.
The somatic system
Our nervous system can be divided into...
Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
It is in charge of transmitting impulses from the soma to other neurons.
axon
It is the body of the neuron where most of the cellular parts are contained.
soma
They are branches that can receive information from other neurons.
Dendrites
What are the three types of neurons?
sensory, motor and interneurons
Neurons are cells which send and receive information in the form of...
nerve impulses
The connection of one neuron with another is called:
synapse
It is in charge of our heartbeat, pressure, etc.
The autonomic system