Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
Special properties of nervous system
A
Sensitivity, conduction, responsiveness
2
Q
Which part of cns has reflex centers
A
Spinal cord
3
Q
Brain is also called
A
Encephalon
4
Q
Parts of pns
A
1) cerebrospinal ns
2) peripheral autonomic ns
5
Q
Function of cerebrospinal ns
A
Recieves somatic impulse
Relays motor impulse
6
Q
No. Of cranial nerves
A
12
7
Q
No. Of spinal nerves
A
31 pairs
8
Q
Peripheral autonomic ns functions
A
Supplies viscera, glands, bv, smooth muscle
9
Q
No. Of nerves in peripheral autonomic ns
A
2 neurons ( post and pre ganglionic) and one intervening ganglion
10
Q
Visceral nerves aka
A
Sphlanchnic nerves
