The nervous System

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A threadlike extension of a neuron that carries nerve impulses away from the cell body

A threadlike extension of a neuron that carries nerve impulses toward the cell body

A neuron that sends an impulse to a muscle or gland, causing the muscle or gland to react

A neuron that picks up stimuli from the internal or external environment and converts each stimulus into a nerve impulse

The part of the brain that coordinates the actions of the muscles and helps maintain balance

A bruiselike injury of the brain that occurs when the soft tissue of the brain collides against the skull

The message carried by a neuron

An action or change in behavior that occurs as a result of a stimulus