Introduction to the Neuron
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Science, Biology
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10th Grade
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Easy
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Christina Melvin
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Nerve cell
Conducts signals, electrical charge across cell membrane
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Poll
How many neurons are in your brain?
100 million
100 billion
100 trillion
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Responds to stimuli
Processes information
Produces an appropriate response
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(example shown is a motor neuron)
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Sensory neurons (Afferent)
Motor neurons (Efferent)
Association neurons (Also known as Interneurons)
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Multiple Select
Test yourself! What is the function of a motor neuron? (more than 1 answer)
Relays messages from the brain to the muscle/organ
Acts as a mediator between the other two neurons
Causes action/movement
Sends messages from muscle/organ to the brain
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Poll
You SEE a HUGE spider! What is the first thing you do?
RUN!
SCREAM!
SQUASH IT!
Rescue it (move it from harm)
Take a picture of it
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Open Ended
Explain the process of your selection. What did you select? Which part(s) of your anatomy are used?
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