Nerve & Synapse Flashcards

1
Q

Origin of nervous system,

A

Ectodermal in origin

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2
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mitosis and differentiation of the different cell

A

Neurogenesis

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3
Q

cell population will go to specific areas in order for embryonic development to continue

A

Cell migration

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4
Q

the given population of neurons gives rise to subpopulations that are specific to the various parts of the nervous system [1]

A

Differentiation

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5
Q

developing neurons produce new projections (axons and dendrites

A

Outgrowth

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6
Q

Processing center of the nervous system

A

Cns

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7
Q

Relays information to and from the CNS 📋
○ Consists of cranial and spinal nerves

A

Pns

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8
Q

connects brain to spinal cord

A

Brain stem

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9
Q

→Regulates involuntary bodily processes

A

Autonomic NS

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10
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→Carries sensory information from sensory organs to CNS and relays
motor commands to muscle
→Controls voluntary movements

A

Somatic NS

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11
Q

● Maintain blood barrier
● Control the levels of neurotransmitters

A

Astrocytes

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