3Q: nervous system Flashcards

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1
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the nervous system has three basic functions

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sensory, integrative, and motor

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also connects all body parts by transmitting signals from one part of the body to another. That is why you can react and respond to different situations

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nervous system

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The nervous system is divided into

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central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).

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serves as the processing area of the nervous system

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central nervous system

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is the part of the nervous system that processes and interprets the signals transmitted to it.

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brain

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serves as the connection from the brain to the rest of the body

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spinal cord

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6
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pns is divided to

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somatic and the autonomic nervous systems.

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includes the motor nerves that connect to the skeletal muscles that function voluntarily.

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somatic nervous system

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8
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which connect the central nervous system to other parts such as the sensory receptor, the muscles, and the body glands

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spinal nerves

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which are responsible for many functions such as smell, sight, chewing, taste, hearing, and even the movement of the tongue, the upper eyelids and the eyeballs, the head, and
the shoulders

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cranial nerves

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10
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regulates the smooth and cardiac muscles as well as other glands. It works involuntarily, which means that it functions independently and is not consciously controlled.

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autonomic nervous system

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which is activated during physical or emotional stress. It can also be stimulated every time we feel fear,
embarrassment, or anger.

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sympathetic nervous system

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which functions whenever the body is at rest and recovery. During these periods, the body conserves and restores energy.

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parasympathetic nervous system

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13
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important part of the nervous system

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brain

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controls the** left** side of the body; controls different skills such as speaking, writing, numerical, and scientific skills, as well as sign language and reasoning

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left hemisphere

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left hemisphere controls: s,w,n,ss,sl,r

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speaking, writing, numerical, and scientific skills, as well as sign language and reasoning

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controls the right side of the body; related to spatial intelligence, pattern and face recognition, as well as musical ability

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right hemisphere

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right hemisphere controls: si, fr, ma

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spatial intelligence, pattern and face recognition, as well as musical ability

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18
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controls some voluntary motor functions, different moods, and sense of smell

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frontal lobe

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  • controls most of the senses such as touch and taste; also responsible for controlling pain, body temperature, and balance
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parietal lobe

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20
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controls the sense of sight

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occipital lobe

21
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controls the sense of smell and hearing; has a role in memory

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temporal lobe

22
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the largest part of the brain; controls your ability to read, write, and speak; also related to your mathematical and musical skills; also deals with your memory

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cerebrum

23
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helps in the smooth coordination of skeletal muscle contractions; also
regulates body posture and balance

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cerebellum

24
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connects the brain and the spinal cord; consists of three regions

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brain stem

25
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associated with heartbeat, breathing, sensations, and reflex control when a person is swallowing, vomiting, coughing, hiccupping, and sneezing.

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medulla oblongata

26
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has several functions that include
the coordination of muscular movements and
reflexes that direct the movement of the eyes,
head, and neck every time we need to look at
things around us; also responsible for your startle
reflex
, which happens whenever you are surprised
due to loud or noisy sounds

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midbrain

27
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connects the parts of the brain; also helps
control breathing

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pons

28
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also called the neuron, has the ability change a stimulus into an impulse

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nerve cell

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an electric signal that travels in it.

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impulse

30
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is a change in the environment that causes one to initiate an impulse

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stimulus

31
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The neuron has three parts, namely,

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the cell body, the dendrites, and the axon.

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contains the nucleus and other cell organelles.

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cell body

33
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are the receiving parts of the neuron.

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dendrites

34
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transmits impulses to another neuron.

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axon

35
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also known as the afferent neurons; receive stimuli and transmit them toward the CNS

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sensory neurons

36
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known as the efferent neurons; carry the impulse away from the CNS to the effectors such as the muscles and the glands

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motor neurons

37
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also called association neurons; responsible for processing the sensory information carried by the sensory neurons and giving a response through the motor neurons

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Relay neurons or Interneurons

38
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connect
the nervous tissues together

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neuroglia, also called glia or glial cells

39
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glia means

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glue

40
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The glia _____ transmit nerve impulses.

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cannot

41
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, a highly malignant brain tumor that grows rapidly

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glioma

42
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Decrease in brain size that leads to loss of neurons in the brain

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alzheimer’s disease

43
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Huge neuronal discharge in the brain

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Epilepsy

44
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Viral infection in the CNS

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Poliomyelitis

45
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Nerve degeneration

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Myotonic dystrophy

46
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Blockage of blood flow or bleeding in the brain arteries

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Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) also known as stroke

47
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Intellectual deficiency, memory loss, and disoriented thoughts

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Alzheimer’s disease

48
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Involuntary muscle contraction

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Epilepsy

49
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Muscle paralysis and degeneration

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Poliomyelitis

50
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Muscle weakness, dysfunction and visual impairment

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Myotonic dystrophy

51
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Body paralysis

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Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) also known as stroke