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9th grade anatomy vocabulary worksheet with nervous system terms like neuron, synapse, dendrite, and axon.
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Nervous System Vocabulary

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This printable vocabulary worksheet helps 9th graders learn 15 key terms related to the nervous system. Students match definitions to terms including neuron, synapse, dendrite, axon, cerebrum, and reflex. Useful for anatomy review, vocabulary practice before a unit test, or as homework during a nervous system unit.

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Science
Topic:
Anatomy
Grade Level:
9th Grade
Updated March 2026

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