Journey Of An Impulse Flashcards

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What is an receptor?

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Its a cell found in a sense organ e.g. eyes,ears,nose and fingertip. They detect pain.

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What is an effector?

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Its a part if the body e.g. muscle or gland that responds to stimuli. It receives an impulse from a motor neurone.

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What is a Centeral nervous system (CNS)?

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Its made up of the brain and the spinal cord. Gets an impulse from the sensory neurone

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What is a synapse?

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Its a space between two neurones. An impulse will jump between them.

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