Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 types of neurons?
A
Motor, Sensory and Inter
2
Q
What is the function of the myelin sheath?
A
Insulates axon to speed up rate of electrical impulse
3
Q
Which 2 structures make up the central nervous system?
A
Brain and spinal cord
4
Q
What are the 2 sub-divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
A
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic
5
Q
Name the microscopic gap between neurons
A
Synpase
6
Q
Which chemicals diffuse across the synapse?
A
Neurotransmitters
7
Q
What category of disease is MS?
A
Degenerative
8
Q
What are some predisposing factors of Parkinson’s?
A
Age, sex and physical injury
9
Q
Which branch of the NS carries out the fight or flight response?
A
Sympathetic
10
Q
Which branch of the NS carries out the rest and digest response?
A
Parasympathetic
