Nervous System Flashcards
Main divisions of the nervous system
the central nervous system,
–made up of the brain and the spinal cord;
The peripheral nervous system
–subdivided into the somatic and autonomic nervous systems.
somatic nervous system controls
Part of the peripheral nervous system
Skeletal muscle, and is in charge of all voluntary movements within the body.
The autonomic nervous system controls
smooth and cardiac muscle, and is in charge of involuntary actions.
–Can be further divided into the sympathetic, also known as the adrenergic, in the parasympathetic also known as the cholinergic nervous systems.
The sympathetic system
Also known as the adrenergic
Part of the autonomic nervous system
Fight or flight response.
It controls energy expending activities, such as increasing heart rate and dilating pupils.
*Most tissues have both sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers
The parasympathetic system
also known as the cholinergic nervous systems.
Part of the autonomic nervous system
It controls energy conserving activities, such as lowering heart rate and increasing GI motility.
*Most tissues have both sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers
Thalamus -
relay station for regulatory sensory inputs to cerebrum
may be involved in pain interpretation
Cerebral Cortex
the outer covering of the surfaces of the cerebral hemisphere
higher processing
Important Neurotransmitters
acetylcholine, norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
hypothalamus
mediator between the nervous system and the endocrine system regarding release of hormones.
Release regulated by feedback system
Important to trophic hormones
Influenced by senses, temperature and stress.
medulla
Carries both sensory and motor impulses between the spinal cord and the brain.
Controls vital physiologic activities, such as breathing, heartbeat, blood pressure, vomiting, swallowing, coughing, body temperature, hunger, and thirst.
Part of the brain stem
Dissociative Agent
Anesthetic that causes catalepsy, catatonia, analgesia, amnesia.
unconsciousness may not occur
neuroleptanalgesia
A combination of an opioid with a tranquilizer or sedative.
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monoamine oxidase
an enzyme that degrades serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine
hypothalamus important to what hormones (type)
Important to trophic hormones
Hypothalamus is Influenced by
senses, temperature and stress
