B10-Structure And Function Of Human Nervous System Flashcards
What does the nervous system consist of
brain
spinal cord
sensory organs
and all of the nerves that connect these organs with the rest of the body.
What is the central nervous system (cns )
The brain and spinal cord ,(where information is evaluated and decisions made).
difference between a neurone and a nerve
Neurone are the primary structures of CNS . A bundle of primary neurons is called a nerve.
difference between a sensory neurone and a motor neurone
Sensory neurons – The cells that carry impulses from your sense organs to your CNS.
Motor neurons- They carry information from the CNS to the rest of your body.
types of sense receptors:
Chemicals -chemo receptors
Temperature – thermo receptors
Pressure – mechano receptors
Light – photo receptors
What do receptors in the digestive system do
sends signals for appetite