B1 2.1 The nervous system

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A cell that transmits electrical impulses in the nervous system
Neurone
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Electrical signals in the nervous system that travel through neurones
Impulses
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Neurone that sends impulses from receptors in the sense organs to the CNS
Sensory
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Neurone that sends impulses from the CNS to muscles and glands
Motor
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Neurone found in the spinal cord/brain
Relay
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Formed of the brain and spinal cord
Central Nervous System
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Nerves connecting the sense organs and effectors to the CNS
Peripheral Nervous System
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Detect changes in both in and outside your body. They contain receptor cells including eyes and ears
Sense Organs
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Anything your body is sensitive to e.g. noise or heat
Stimulus
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Electrical signals in the nervous system that travel through neurones

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Impulses

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Neurone that sends impulses from receptors in the sense organs to the CNS

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Card 4

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Neurone that sends impulses from the CNS to muscles and glands

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Card 5

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Neurone found in the spinal cord/brain

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