Exam 1: Supplemental Lecture: Organization of the nervous system Flashcards
what part of the neuron is responsible for receiving information
dendrite
what part of the neuron contains organelles for cell metabolism
Cell body / soma
what part of the neuron is responsible for information carrying extension of the cell membranr
axon
what part of the neuron is the end of axon to transmit information to other cells
pre-synaptic terminals
SNS and PNS are under which branch of the peripheral nervous system
Autonomic nervous system
Sensory and motor make up what branch of the peripheral nervous system
Somatic nervous system
Define Afferent
Take information from the spinal cord to the brain
define Efferent
Take information away from the brain towards the spinal cord
Medulla, pons, and midbrain are what part of the brain
brainstem
Diencephalon and Telencephalon are what part of the brain
forebrain
define reticular formation
modulates conscious pain, perception, spinal reflexes and movement
where are recticular formations found in the brain?
brainstem
which portion of the brian is responsible for:
- relay information for and modulator of info being passes to cerebral cortex from sensory systems and other brain regions
thalamus
which portion of the brian is responsible for:
- regulates the autonomic nervous system
- controls hormones secretion from pituitary
Hypothalamus
which portion of the brian is responsible for:
- major role in physiological and behavorial aspects of homeostasis
Hypothalamus
