brain Flashcards
in exam
1
Q
define neuropsychology
A
is a branch of psychology and neurology that aims to understand the relationship between the structure and function of the brain
2
Q
neurons
[list three]
A
sensory
motor
interneuron
3
Q
sensory neuron
A
afferent neurons
- carry messages from the sense organ/receptors to the cns
4
Q
motor neuron
A
efferent neurons
- carry messages from the cns to different parts of the body
5
Q
interneuron
A
found only in the cns
- connect sensory and motor neurons
6
Q
central nervous system
A
brain, spinal cord
its main role is to process information delivered to it from the pns
7
Q
peripheral nervous system
A
neurons outside the cns
its main role is to deliver messages from the sensory receptors and organs throughout the body to and from the cns
