Basic organisation of the nervous system Flashcards

1
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What does the CNS consist of?

A

Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Brain stem
Spinal cord

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2
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What does the PNS consist of?

A

Nerves and ganglia

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3
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what is the general role of the somatic NS?

A

controls motor and sensory function for body wall

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4
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what is the general role of the autonomic NS?

A

controls visceral function

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5
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What does the CNS do?

A

Carries out “housekeeping” function by processing sensory and motor information and maintaining internal environment

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6
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What does the ANS do?

A

Regulates/controls internal organs/ glands/ blood vessels

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7
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What does an EEG do?

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Measures electrical potentials at scalp generated by underlying neurones

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8
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What does an EMG do?

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Examines the integrity of muscle/ peripheral nerve/ lower motor neurones

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