Complex Neural Pathways Flashcards
what is the definition of a neural pathway?
neurons in the CNS that are connected together
what do complex neural pathways allow the body to do?
allows for complicated interactions between neurons and allows for complex functions
what does to converge mean?
to come together and meet at a common point
explain what is a converging neural pathway?
impulses from several sources are channelled towards and meet at a common destination
describe the results of a neural pathway
brings about a concentrated amount of excitatory/ inhibitory signals at one common neuron
what does to diverge mean?
to branch out from a common point
give the definition of a diverging neural pathway
the route along which an impulse divides
explain the benefits of a diverging neural pathway
allows information from the original source to be transmitted from several destinations
explain the term to reverberate
a sound that occurs repeatedly
what is reverberating neural pathway?
neurons later in the pathway form connections with neurons earlier in the pathway
what does a reverberating neural pathway allow?
enables nerve impulses to be recycled and repeatedly stimulate presynaptic neurons
what happens to a reverberating neural pathway when it is no longer needed?
it is brought to a halt
