Nervous System

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  1. 6. Part of the brainstem responsible for basic life functions like breathing and heartbeat (7 letters).
  2. 8. Part of the nervous system that includes all nerves outside the brain and spinal cord (10 letters).
  3. 9. Long extension of a neuron that transmits signals to other cells (5 letters).
  4. 10. Key organ of the nervous system (5 letters).
  5. 11. Short extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other cells (9 letters).
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  1. 1. Junction between two neurons where signal transmission occurs (7 letters).
  2. 2. Basic cells that transmit information in the nervous system (7 letters).
  3. 3. Cells - These cells support and protect neurons in the nervous system (10 letters).
  4. 4. Protective coverings surrounding the brain and spinal cord (9 letters).
  5. 5. This part of the nervous system controls automatic functions of the body, like heartbeat and breathing (9 letters).
  6. 7. Cord - Part of the central nervous system that runs through the spine (11 letters).