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| General term given to cells that conduct impulses |
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| Type of nerve tissue that supports and maintains neuronal structure and function |
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| Extensions conducting impulses to the cell body of neurons |
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| Type of neuroglia which destroy invading microorganisms |
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| Fiber conducting impulses away from the cell body of neurons |
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| The neurons that carry impulses from the CNS to hand muscles, allowing movement |
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| The junction between adjacent neurons through which the impulse must pass |
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| White, fatty insulating barrier found on neurons |
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| Type of neurglia that helpd to form cerebrospinal fluid |
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| Type of neuroglia that provide insulating coverings around large PNS axons |
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| Type of neuroglial which anchors neurons to blood capillaries |
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| Type of neuroglial which form mylein sheath in CNS |
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| Membranous sacs found in neurons, similar to RER |
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| The autonomic nervous system is involuntary |
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| Subdivision of the PNS that plays an active role during conditions of stress (freeze, fight, flight) |
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| Subdivision of the PNS that functions during normal organ operation (rest and repair) |
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| Sensory input, integregation, motor output |
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| 3 functions of the nervous system |
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