Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the Central Nervous System (CNS)?
A
The brain and spinal cord
2
Q
What is the peripharal nervous system (PNS)?
A
Nerve cells that carry information to or from the CNS
3
Q
What do nerve cells carry?
A
Electrical impulses
4
Q
What is an effector?
A
Effectors are parts of the body - such as muscles and glands - that produce a response to a directed stimulus
5
Q
What are the 3 types of neurones?
A
Relay neurone, motor neurone, sensory neurone
