Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Allied Health Yr 2 F > 16. Nervous System > Flashcards

16. Nervous System Flashcards

1
Q

What is the function of the nucleus of a neuron?

A

To provide DNA of cell

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What part of the neuron provides the DNA for the cell?

A

Nucleus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What part of a neuron RECEIVES information FROM other neurons and carry information TOWARDS the cell body

A

Dendrite

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is the function of a dendrite?

A

To RECEIVE information FROM other neurons and carry information TOWARDS the cell body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What part of a neuron carries information FROM the cell body TO other neurons?

A

Axon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the function of the axon?

A

To carry information FROM the cell body TO other neurons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the function of an axon terminal?

A

To stores and secretes neurotransmitters which carry chemical messages to other neurons/cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What part of a neuron stores and secretes neurotransmitters which carry chemical messages to other neurons/cells

A

Axon terminal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is the function of the myelin sheath?

A

To insulate axonwhich increases the rate at which nerve impulses are conducted along the axon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What part of a neuron insulates the axon which increases the rate at which nerve impulses are conducted along the axon

A

Myelin sheath

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is the function of the nodes of ranvier?

A

Gaps in the myelin sheath that allow for depolarization of nerve impulse

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What part of the neuron are the gaps in the myelin sheath that allow for depolarization of nerve impulse

A

Nodes of Ranvier

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is A?

A

Dendrite

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is B?

A

Axon Terminal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is C?

A

Node of Ranvier

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is D?

A

Myelin sheath

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What is E?

A

Axon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What is F?

A

Nucleus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Cerebell

A

Cerebellum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Cerebr

A

Cerebrum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Medull

A

Medulla oblongata

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Myel

A

Spinal cord

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Neur

A

Nerve

24
Q

baroreceptors

A

Bp, HR and Q

25
Q

osmoreceptors

A

fluid levels. kidneys (renin), adrenal gland (aldosterone), pituitary gland (ADH), brain (thirst sensation)

26
Q

chemoreceptors

A

RR and Ph, lungs (respiration rate for pH regulation)

27
Q

Thermoreceptors

A

temperature, hair, skin, sweat glands, skeletal muscle, blood vessels

28
Q

CNS

A

Central nervous system (brain and spinal cord)

29
Q

PNS

A

peripheral nervous system

30
Q

afferent

A

to brain (sensory)

31
Q

efferent

A

from brain to body

32
Q

What does the root term aesth refer to?

A

sensation

33
Q

What does the root term phas refer to?

A

to speak

34
Q

What does the root term arth refer to?

A

speech

35
Q

Axon

A

The long fiber that carries the nerve impulses.

36
Q

Nerve

A

A bundle of axons.

37
Q

synapse

A

The connection between adjacent neurons.

38
Q

neurotransmitter

A

The chemical secreted into the gap between neurons at a synapse.

39
Q

Reflex

A

A rapid automatic response to a stimulus.

40
Q

Myelin sheath

A

The covering of fatty material that speeds up the passage of nerve impulses.

41
Q

Axon terminal

A

The structure at the end of an axon that produces neurotransmitters to transmit the nerve impulse across the synapse.

42
Q

Nerve impulse

A

The high speed signals that pass along the axons of nerve cells.

43
Q

Dendrite

A

The branching filaments that conduct nerve impulses towards the cell.

44
Q

Sense receptor

A

The sense organ or cells that receive stimuli from within and outside the body.

45
Q

response

A

The reaction to a stimulus by a muscle or gland.

46
Q

cell body

A

The part of the nerve cell containing the nucleus.

47
Q

mening

A

meninges

48
Q

CSF

A

Cerebrospinal fluid

49
Q

TBI

A

traumatic brain injury

50
Q

Autonomic nervous system

A

involuntary responses

51
Q

somatic nervous system

A

voluntary responses

52
Q

motor

A

movement

53
Q

sympathetic nervous system

A

fight or flight

54
Q

parasympathetic

A

rest and digest

55
Q

What is G?

A

Cell Body

Allied Health Yr 2 F (25 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions