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soma

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cell body of the neuron, contains nucleus

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dendrites

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receive signals from previous neurons

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Axon

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part of the neuron that sends signals to the axon terminal and passed onto next neuron

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Axon hillock

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connects axon to cell body, summated graded potentials

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myelin sheaths are formed by ____ in the CNS

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oligodendrocytes

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myelin sheaths are formed by ___ in the PNS

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Schwann cells

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how does myelin sheath allow action potentials to travel faster down the axon?

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insulated the axon from undergoing ion exchange, can only occur at nodes of ranvier

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saltatory propagation/conduction

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action potential jumps from one node of ranvier to the next

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When a neuron is stimulated, it is ____ and the membrane becomes ___ ____

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depolarized; less negative

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When a neuron is stimulated, __ ___ ___ are opened

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Na+ gated channels

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When the threshold potential is reached,:

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more Na+ gated channels open, membrane potential becomes more positive creating action potential

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Once the membrane potential reaches its max potential:

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the neuron will repolarize

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How does neuron repolarize?

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K⁺ gated channels open up, causing K⁺ outflow out of the neuron

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Hyperpolarization

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Membrane potential goes lower than resting state, makes it more challening for another AP to fire

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refractory period can be ___ or ___

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absolute or relative

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Absolute refractory period

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a second stimulus cannot generate another action potential no matter how powerful it is. Na+ gated channels remain inactivated

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relative refractory period

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sufficiently powerful stimulus can cause an action potential to occur - voltage gated sodium channels are no longer inactivated, but the neuron is still hyperpolarized

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When an AP reached the end of the presynaptic axon: (4)

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  1. voltage gated calcium channels open
  2. Ca²⁺ ions to flow into the presynaptic neuron
  3. triggers synaptic vesicles to fuse with the membrane
  4. via exocytosis release the neurotransmitters they contain into the synaptic cleft
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EPSPs

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generated by excitatory nt’s; cause NA+ gated gates to open, neuron fires AP

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IPSPs

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generated by inhibitory neurotransmitters; cause K⁺ ion gates to open, which results in a K⁺ outflow, more hyperpolarized, harder to fire AP

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EPSPs and IPSPs are:

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graded potentials

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True or false: graded potentials always cause AP to fire

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false - they vary in magnitude.

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an action potential will fire down the axon if:

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the sum of EPSPs and IPSPs is higher (less negative) than the threshold potential

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APs are:

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all or nothing (either it fires or not at all)

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which amino acids act as NTs

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glutamate, GABA, glycine

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glutamate

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main excitatory NT of the CNS, most abundant in the vertebrate nervous system; NT of neuromuscular junction in invertebrates

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GABA

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inhibitory NT of the brain

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glycine

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inhibitory NT of the CNS (spinal cord, brainstem, retina)

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Amino acid derived NT’s

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epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin (5HT)

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epinephrine

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excitatory postsynaptic NT of sympathetic nervous system

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norepinephrine

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excitatory postsynaptic NT of sympathetic nervous system

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dopamine

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excitatory NT involved in reward motivated behavior

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serotonin

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inhibitory NT of the brain involved in mood, appetite, sleep, learning, increases contraction of GI tract in response to food intake

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what neuropeptide can act as NTs

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short chain amino acids, such as substance P, have diverse roles

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gasotransmitter NT

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nitric oxide

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nitric oxide

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NT causes smooth muscle relation, in blood vessels causes vasodilation leads to dec BP

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true or false: nitric oxide is stored in vesicles

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false - synthesized and released on demand

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Acetylcholine

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excitatory NT of neuromuscular junction in vertebrates; presynaptic NT of PNS and SNS; postsynaptic NT of PNS

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glial cells

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non-neuronal cells that nourish, support, protect the neurons by making sure the conditions are perfect for neuronal health

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microglial cells

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specialized macrophages which protect the CNS

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macroglia

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include astrocytes, Schwann cells, oligodendrocytes, satellite cells, ependymal cells

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most abundant type of glial cell

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astrocytes

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function of astrocytes

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  1. help provide blood supply to CNS neurons
  2. recycle neurotransmitters
  3. maintain proper ion levels
  4. help to form the blood-brain-barrier
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blood-brain-barrier

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selectively semipermeable membrane that covers the brain and regulates the passage of substances from the blood into the brain

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satellite cells

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similar function to astrocytes but function in the PNS - support ganglia

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ependymal cells

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create CSF for CNS

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one oligodendrocyte can myelinate:

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several neurons

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one schwann cell can myelinate:

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only a single neuron

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during embryonic development, brain can be divided into _ areas:

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3; forebrain, midbrain, hindbrain

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forebrain develops into:

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telencephalon and diencephalon

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midbrain develops into:

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mesencephalon

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hindbrain develops into:

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metencephalon, myelencephalon

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telencephalon gives rise to:

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cerebrum

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diencephalon gives rise to:

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thalamus, hypothalamus, pineal gland

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mesencephalon gives rise to:

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midbrain

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metencephalon gives rise to:

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pons, cerebellum

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myelencephalon gives rise to:

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medulla oblongata

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frontal lobe function

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  • decision making, problem solving, judgement, planning for future, consequences of actions
  • works with limbic system for memories and emotions
  • attention/ concentration
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temporal lobe function

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speech/language, hearing

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occipital lobe function

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vision

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parietal lobe function

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spatial/visual perception, toucj/pain/temperature sensation and integration

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somatosensory cortex function

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major receptive area for touch

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somatomotor cortex function

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initiation of motor impulses

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corpus callosum function

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connects two hemispheres of the brain

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cerebellum function

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fine tuning motor inputs, balance, coordination

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midbrain function

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relays senses to higher functioning parts of brain (vision, hearing)

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pons function

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relays messages between forebrain, cerebellum, medulla; sleep and dreaming

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medulla oblongata function

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maintains vital body functions (HR, BP, breathing rate), toxin sensation, vomiting

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thalamus function

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relay center of the brain - sensory function is routed from the body to the thalamus, which directs the impulse to other areas of the brain

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limbic system includes:

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hypothalamus, hippocampus, amygdala

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hypothalamus function

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produces ADH, regulated homeostasis, thirst, hunger, temperature, ANS, controls pituitary gland

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hippocampus function

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learning/memory (long term)

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amygdala

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emotion (anger, fear, sadness), controls aggression, motivation, libido

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sensory neurons enter and innervate the ___ ___ via __ ___

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spinal cord; dorsal roots

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motor neurons exit and send signals to the ___ via the ___ ___

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muscles; ventral roots

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mechanoreceptors

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respond to a mechanical stimuli (such as touch and sound)

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nociceptors

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respond to painful stimuli

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thermoreceptors

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respond to temperature-related stimuli.

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chemoreceptors

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respond to chemical stimuli

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Electromagnetic (light) receptors

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respond to light, electricity, and magnetic stimuli

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peripheral nervous system can be divided into:

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somatic nervous system; autonomic nervous system

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somatic nervous system

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controls voluntary movement of the body, specifically the activity of skeletal muscles

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autonomic nervous system

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controls the involuntary movement of the body, such as the activity of effector organs and involuntary muscles

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autonomic nervous system can be divided into:

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SNS and PNS

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Main effects of sympathetic nervous system

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  1. release of sugar
  2. increase in heart rate
  3. dilation of bronchi and bronchioles
  4. dilation of the pupil
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Parasympathetic nervous system

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resting/relaxing - controls passive actions

  1. relaxation of muscles
  2. decrease in heart rate
  3. maintenance of homeostasis
  4. increase in gastrointestinal activity
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ganglion

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cluster of nerve cell bodies in the PNS

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True or false: PNS and SNS have the same length of pre- and post ganglionic nerves

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false - they are different

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In the PNS, preganglionic nerves are __ and postganglionic are ___

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long; short

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Ganglia of the PNS are ___ to effector organs

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close

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In the SNS, preganglionic nerves are __ and postganglionic are ___

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short; long

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The ganglia of the SNS are typically ____ the effector organs

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further away from (compared to PNS)

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PNS uses acetylcholine for:

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both preganglionic and postganglionic neurotransmitter

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SNS uses acetylcholine for:

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only as preganglionic neurotransmitter

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SNS uses ___ and ___ for postganglionic NT

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norepinephrine (NE) and epinephrine (E)

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SNS preganglionic neurons also directly stimulate ____ to release NE/E into the blood

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adrenal medulla

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___ ___ transfers the vibrations of pulsatile sound waves from the outer ear to the middle ear

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tympanic membrane

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middle ear is composed of:

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3 bones (ossicles): malleus, incus, stapes

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__ connects to the oval window

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stapes

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oval window

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membrane bound opening which separates the middle ear from the inner ear; transfers vibrations from the stapes to the cochlea

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What happens to the vibratory signal when it reaches the oval window?

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signal if amplified due to smaller surface area than tympanic membrane

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external auditory meatus

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ear canal

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nitric oxide is a ____ that causes:

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gasotransmitter; smooth muscle contraction

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How does nitric oxide affect blood vessels?

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causes vasodilation –> decreases BP

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What is the connective tissue between the sclera and retina of the eye?

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choroid

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How many different types of taste receptor cells cover the tongue?

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5 (salty, sour, bitter, sweet, umami)

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How many different types of taste receptor cells cover the tongue?

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acetylcholine; acetylcholine

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Where does the optic nerve exit the back of the eye?

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optic disc

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What is the pathway of a sound wave?

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tympanic membrane; ossicles; oval window; cochlea; auditory nerve; temporal lobe

110
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Where does the optic nerve exit the back of the eye?

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rods

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What are the components of the central nervous system?

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brain and spinal cord

112
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The mesencephalon gives rise to which brain structure(s)?

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developed midbrain

113
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During which period is it impossible to fire another action potential?

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absolute refractory period

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Which of the following describes the membrane potential of a neuron during a relative refractory period?

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hyperpolarized

115
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Where in the neuron do graded potentials summate?

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axon hillock

116
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Which of the following is a function controlled by the hippocampus?

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long-term memory

117
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The sympathetic nervous system releases which neurotransmitter in its preganglionic synapse and which neurotransmitter in its postganglionic synapse?

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acetylcholine; norepinephrine and epinephrine

118
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Which part of the brain relays messages between the forebrain, cerebellum, and medulla?

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Pons

119
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Which of the following is another term for motor neurons?

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efferent

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When inhibitory postsynaptic potentials (IPSPs) cause chloride channels to open, what is the direction of Cl- flow?

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Inflow

121
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Which of the following is responsible for high acuity vision?
A. Pupil
B. Lens
C. Cornea
D. Fovea
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D. Fovea

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High acuity vision

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the ability to visually discern sharp details

123
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___ is the most densely packed with the highest concentration of photoreceptors (cones)

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Fovea

124
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The metencephalon gives rise to which brain structure(s)?

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pons and cerebellum

125
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What brain structures make up the brainstem?

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pons, midbrain, medulla oblongata

126
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Which of the following structures allows the cochlear membrane to expand and vibrate?
A. Oval window
B. semicircular canals
C. round window
D. stapes
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C. round window

127
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What type of membrane is the blood-brain-barrier?

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semi-permeable

128
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Approximately what percentage of optic nerves travel to the fovea?

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50%

129
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Where do the ganglia of the parasympathetic nervous system exist in relation to their effector organs?

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close to the organs

130
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Which brain structure connects to the vagus nerve?

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medulla oblongata

131
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Which of the following is directly involved in re-establishing the membrane resting potential after the refractory period?

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Na+/K+ ATPases

132
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What brain structure controls balance and coordination?

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cerebellum

133
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The activity of which of the following muscles is controlled by the somatic nervous system?
A. Cardiac muscles
B. Smooth muscles
C. Skeletal muscles

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C. Skeletal muscles

134
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The lens refracts incoming light to focus on which part of the eye?

A

retina

135
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What term describes the process of conducting a mechanical signal to a nerve signal?

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transduction

136
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What brain structure receives signals from the thalamus to give us the conscious perception of smell?

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orbitofrontal cortex

137
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Which of the following accurately describes the term “cornea”?

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the transparent front portion of the eye that covers the iris and pupil

138
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Cataracts occur when opacities form in which part of the eye?

A

Lens

139
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First part of the eye that light encounters

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Cornea

140
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___ is the transparent front portion of the eye that covers the iris and the pupil

A

cornea

141
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___ does not contain any blood vessels or photoreceptors

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Cornea

142
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___ curvature cannot be altered

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Cornea

143
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Which part of the eye gets sliced in LASIK?

A

Cornea

144
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After the cornea, light reaches:

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iris (pupil more specifically)

145
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___ controls how much light enters the eye

A

pupil

146
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After the iris/pupil, light hits the:

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lens

147
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Sclera

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protective connective tissue layer containing collagen and elastin (white part of the eye)

148
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Choroid

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connective vascular tissue between sclera and retina

149
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Taste buds differ in

A

size, appearance, function

150
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When taste receptors are stimulated, information sent to

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thalamus –> gustatory cortex

151
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Nasal cavity contains __ types of olfactory receptor cells

A

1000

152
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Olfactory cortex

A

gives us perception of smell, sends signals to thalamus

153
Q

___ gives us conscious perception of smell

A

orbitofrontal cortex

154
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Pathway of smell

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olfactory receptor cells –> olfactory cortex –> thalamus –> orbitofrontal cortex or amygdala

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