Nervous system Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two parts of the human nervous system
A
Central nervous system
Peripheral nervous system
2
Q
Interneuron
A
Neuron that transmits pulse within the central nervous system
3
Q
Sensory neuron
A
Neuron that transmits impulse to the central nervous system
4
Q
Synaptic cleft
A
The gap that exists between two neurons in close contact
5
Q
Causes for Paralysis
A
Injury to spinal cord
Stroke
Multiple sclerosis
6
Q
Causes for Parkinson’s disease
A
Decrease in Dopamine levels
Genetics
Drug induced
Aging
7
Q
Synaptic knob
A
Part of a neuron where transmitters are produced
