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17 Cards in this Set
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What is the point of the nervous system?
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communication
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How fast does electricity travel in the nervous system?
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200 mph
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which type of neuron moves muscles?
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motor neurons
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which type of neuron is in the spinal cord and brain?
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Interneurons
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Which type of neuron is in the skin?
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sensory neurons
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Where do you have the highest concentration of sensory neurons?
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palms, feet, face
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How many bites of food are for feeding your brain?
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1 out of 5
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Which part of the brain controls balance?
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cerebellum
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Which part of the brain controls involuntary stuff like heart rate, digestion, blood pressure...
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brain stem
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Which part of the brain is learning and memories?
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cerebrum
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Which type of joint is found in the elbow?
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hinge
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which type of joint is found in the knee?
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hinge
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which type of joint is found in the hip?
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rotational
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which type of joint is found in the shoulder?
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rotational
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Which type of joint is found in the ankle?
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rotational
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How do neurons move electricity from one neuron to another?
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1. electricity moves down axon to terminal endings
2. vesicles filled with neurotransmitters release NT's in synapse 3. NT's travel across synapse and run into another neuron 4. new electricity starts in new neuron |
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How and Where do drugs affect the nervous system?
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Drugs mimic neurons. Block or increase neurotransmitters traveling across a synapse.
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