Cells and Anatomy of the nervous system Flashcards
1
Q
The Neuron
A
Dendrites= input
Soma= Integration
Axon=Conduction
Terminal Buttons =Output
2
Q
Glial Cells
A
Macroglia; Astrocytes
Macroglia; Oligodendrocytes
Macroglia; Schwann Cells
Microglia
3
Q
Central Nervous system
A
comprised of the brain and spinal cord
4
Q
Peripheral Nervous system
A
comprised of nerve tissue located outside of the brain and spinal cord
connects the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body
5
Q
White Matter
A
mostly communication tracts (axons) covered with Myelin (makes them appear white)
6
Q
Grey Matter
A
cell bodies (soma) and dendrites the cerebral cortex- the cognitive part of our brains
7
Q
Cerebral Hemispheres
A
Ridges = Gyri Dips = Sulci
8
Q
Lobes of the Cerebral Hemisphere
A
Frontal
Parietal
Temporal
Occipital
