B10 Flashcards
1
Q
Order from spinal cord to brain
A
Stimulus-receptor-sensory neurone-relay neurone-motor neurone-effector-response
2
Q
What does the CNS consist of ?
A
The central nervous system consists of the spinal cord and the brain sending electrical impulses to our body.
3
Q
Sensory neuron
A
Carry signals from the receptor to the CNS
4
Q
Relay neuron
A
Connects Sensory and motor neurons
5
Q
Motor neuron
A
Carries impulses from the CNS to muscle and glands causing a response
6
Q
Effector
A
Causes a response
7
Q
Receptor cells
A
Detects stimuli
8
Q
Examples of unconcious reflex actions
A
-coughing
-sneezing
-withdrawal (hot)
