H&N Ch. 8 Quiz Flashcards
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Junction of neuron and an effector
synapse
away from on organ
efferent
towards an organ
afferent
rapid depolarization of cell membrane
action potential
components of CNS
brain
spinal cord
major brain divisions
cerebrum
cerebellum
brain stem
diencephalon
components of PNS
afferent nervous system
efferent nervous system
somatic nervous system
autonomic nervous system
2 divisons and subdivisions of autonomic system
sympathetic nervous system
parasympathetic nervsouse system
chemical agents needed to carry impulses across synapse to another chemical agent
neurotransmmitter
parts of brainstem
pons
medulla
midbrain
components of diencephalon
thalamus
hypothalamus
part of brain links nervous and endocrine system
hypothalmus
coordination and proprioconception
cerebellum
excitatory neurotransmitters
acetylcholine
norepinephrine
inhibitory neurotransmitters
dopamine
serotonin
nerve most important in dental profession
trigeminal
longest nerve
X vagus
largest nerve
V trigeminal