bio stuff Flashcards
what is the function of autonomic nervous system
it regulates involuntary processes
such as
heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, digestion
what is the function of the central nervous system
It controls all voluntary movement
such as speech and walking, and involuntary movements, such as blinking and breathing.
It is also the core of our thoughts, perceptions, and emotions.
what is the process of synaptic transmission
a neurotransmitter is released from the vesicles in the pre synaptic membrane.
the neurotransmitter is then fired across the synaptic cleft.
once across the synaptic cleft the neurotransmitter binds with receptors on the post synaptic membrane
what types of neurone are there
motor
relay
sensory