Human Nervous System Flashcards

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The ___ Consists of the Spinal Nerves, Cranial Nerves, and sense organs

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PNS (Peripheral Nervous System)

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The (PNS) sense organs receive stimuli so they are also called

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Receptors

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Transmits the nerve impulses from the receptors to the CNS

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Sensory Neurone

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Relays nerve impulses from the Sensory neurone to the motor neurone. It is found within the CNS

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Relay Neurone

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Transmits impulses from the CNS or relay neurone to the effectors (muscles)

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Motor Neurone

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A motor neurone consists of

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• Cell Body
• Dendron
• Axon
• Myelin Sheath
• Node of Ranvier
• Axon Terminal
• Motor End Plate

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