Human Systems Flashcards
1
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Role of cerebrum
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2
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Role of cerebellum
A
3
Q
Role of Medulla
A
4
Q
Role of spinal cord
A
5
Q
Types of neurons?
A
Sensory neurons, motor neurons, interneurons
6
Q
How does a nerve impulse begin?
A
-The nerve impulse is reached and an electrical charge is sent
-The sensitivity of the dendrite to initiation of an impulse is irritability
7
Q
During impulse transmission?
A
-Change in balance of sodium / potassium ions
-release of heat energy
-electrical charge is created
8
Q
human nervous system is compose of:
A
Brain and spinal cord
9
Q
Cerebellum?
A
-coordinates voluntary muscle movement
-control of balance
10
Q
Medulla?
A
-Center for breathing
-controls reflexes like: sneezing, blinking, swallowing
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