Module 2 Exam Flashcards
1
Q
Main functions of skeletal muscle (5)
A
- Body movement
- Maintenance of posture
- Protection and support
- Regulating elimination of materials
- Heat production
2
Q
CNC
A
Central nervous system
Brain & spinal chord
3
Q
PNS
A
Peripheral nervous system
Nerves & ganglia
4
Q
Sensory nervous system
A
Detects stimuli and transmits information from receptors to CNS
5
Q
Somatic sensorary
A
Sensory input consciously perceived from receptors
ex://eyes, ears, skin
6
Q
Visceral sensory
A
Sensory input not consciously perceived from receptors
ex:// heart
7
Q
Motor nervous system
A
Initiates and transmits info from CNS to its effectors
8
Q
Somatic motor
A
Motor output consciously controlled
ex:// skeletal muscle
9
Q
Automatic motor
A
Motor output not consciously controlled
ex:// cardiac muscle, smooth muscle
10
Q
Features common to all neurons
A
Cell body
Dendrites
Axon
