Nervous System

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  1. 4. another name for sensory neurons.
  2. 5. another name for motor neurons.
  3. 7. type of neuron that detects stimuli and transmits impulses to the brain and spinal cord.
  4. 8. the _____ nervous system consists of a network of nerves throughout the body.
  5. 9. essential structure for an injured nerve to regenerate.
  6. 10. division of the nervous system that carries impulses to and from the skeletal muscles.
  7. 11. myelinated nerve fibers transmit impulses _____ than unmyelinated fibers.
  8. 12. connect incoming sensory pathways with outgoing motor pathways in the CNS.
Down
  1. 1. type of neuron that relays messages from the brain to muscles or gland cells.
  2. 2. division of the nervous system that carries signals from the organs.
  3. 3. the _____ nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord.
  4. 4. division of the nervous system that provides for the body's automatic activities.
  5. 6. supportive cells of the nervous system.
  6. 9. impulse conducting cells of the nervous system.