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11 Cards in this Set
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What are the two fundamental cell types in the Nervous System?
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neurons and neuroglia
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Why are neuroglia important to the nervous System?
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they provide support to neurons by protecting them, providing them nutrients and creating a proper chemical environment for AP's
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What are the 5 fundamental structures of the NS?
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the brain, the spinal cord, nerves, ganglia and sensory receptors
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What is a Ganglion?
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a mass of nervous tissue located in the PNS containing cell bodies and axons
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Give an example of a Sensory Receptor
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proprioceptors in muscle tissue or merkel cells in skin
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3 Functions of the Nervous System
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Sensory Function (information coming in), Integrated Functions (information is combined and analyzed), Motor Function (information going out)
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What nerves carry motor impulses away from the CNS?
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efferent nerves
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What nerves carry sensory impulses to from the CNS?
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afferent nerves
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What two structures make up the CNS?
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brain and spinal cord
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What are the 3 divisions of the PNS?
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Somatic Nervous System (SNS)
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Enteric Nervous System (ENS) |
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Sensory receptors and motor neurons in the SNS serve what purpose?
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sensory receptors send information from you 5 senses
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