| A | B |
| neuron | basic unit of the Nervous System |
| synapse | space between two neurons |
| axon | carries message or impulse away from neuron |
| dendrite | carries impulse or message away from the neuron |
| nerve | a group of neurons that are bundled together |
| target tissue | tissue that is affected by a hormone |
| pancreas | gland that produces insulin and regulates blood sugar |
| Nervous System | system that receives impulses, interprets those impulses, and determines a coordinated response to that stimuli |
| brain stem | the part of the brain responsible for involuntary movement |
| cerebrum | part of the brain that controls the senses and speech |