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13 Cards in this Set
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Diagram of a Neuron |
cell body, dendrites, nucleolus, nucleus, axon, nodes of ranvier, collateral branch, telodendria, synaptic bulb, axon, nucleus of Schwann cell, neurilemma, myelin |
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4 functions of Nervous system |
Sensory input Interpretive function motor output higher mental function & emotional responsiveness |
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definition of a Neuron |
impulse conducting cells |
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2 main divisions of the nervous system |
Central & Peripheral |
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Junction where impulses are passed from one neuron to another is called? |
Synapse |
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2 Characteristics of a neuron |
Excitability & Conductivity |
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The brain is part of what division of the nervous system? |
Central |
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The fluid that surrounds and supports the brain and spinal cord is? |
cerebrospinal fluid |
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The smaller part of the brain that helps maintain body balance and coordinates voluntary muscles is called the? |
Cerebellum |
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The largest portion making up the front and the top of the brain is called the? |
Cerebrum |
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The center of the brain that acts as a relay station is called? |
thalmus |
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2 divisions of the peripheral nervous system? |
somatic and autonomic |
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2 divisions of the autonomic nervous system? |
sympathetic and parasympathetic |
