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13 Cards in this Set
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neuron
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nerve cells
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reflex
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automatic response to a stimulus
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synapse
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junction b/w a nerve cell & another nerve cell,muscle or gland
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brainstem
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portion of brain consisting of the midbrain and mendulla oblogata
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neuroglia
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a support role in nervous system
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meniges
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series of 3 connective tissue membranes
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dendrite
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short tree like cell process of a neuron recieves stimuli
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ventricles
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brain cavity filled w cerebrospinal fluid
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axon
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main process of a neuron conducts action potentials away from the neuron
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plexus
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intertwinning of nerves of blood vessels
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sensation
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awareness of stimuli
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commisure
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joining/bundle of nerve fibers passing from one side to the other
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excitable cells
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resting membrane potential changes in response to stimuli
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