Anatomy And Physiology Of Nerve Tissue And The Nervous System Flashcards
1
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Nerve impulse running to the brain and CNS is known as
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Afferent (sensory)
2
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A nerve impulse running from the brain and CNS is known as
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Efferent (motor)
3
Q
How is a nerve impulse initiated
A
Stimulation of sensory nerve endings.
By the passage of an impulse to another nerve.
4
Q
What is the central nervous system composed of?
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Brain
Spinal cord
5
Q
What is the peripheral nervous system composed of?
A
Cranial nerves
Spinal nerves
Peripheral nerves
