BIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE Flashcards
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nervous system
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A network of cells, carrying info to and from all parts of the body
2
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neuron
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Basic cell that makes up the nervous system and receives and resend messages within that system
3
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dendrites
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receives messages from other neurons
4
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soma
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cell body, responsible for keeping the soul alive. Integrate signals from multiple dentrites
5
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axon
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carries the neural message to other cells
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axon
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carries the neural message to other cells
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myelin sheath
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fatty layer that insulates axon to speed up signaling
- not all axons have myelin sheath
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axon terminals
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sends messages to other cells
9
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glial cells - support crew
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- support neurons
- keep brain healthy
- diff. kinds of neuroglia (keeps brain healthy)
10
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oligodendrocytes & schwann cells
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myelinate axons
11
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astrocytes
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provide nutrients
12
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microglia
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support immune system
