Mammalian Nervous Systems Flashcards
1
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Innnervation
A
The nerve supply of something
2
Q
Motor neurone
A
Causes movement (or secretion)
3
Q
Sensory neurone
A
Receives and responds to stimuli
4
Q
Afferent
A
Towards
5
Q
Efferent
A
Sexy from
6
Q
Ipsilateral
A
The same side
7
Q
Contralateral
A
The other side
8
Q
What makes up the CNS
A
Brain and spinal cord
The CNS contains most cell bodies (somata)
9
Q
What makes the the PNS
A
Cranial nerves and spinal nerves
Controls somatic structures (skin and musculoskeletal system)
10
Q
What makes up the ANS
A
Controls the organs (viscera) of the body