Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two parts of the nervous system ?
A
The central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
2
Q
What are neuron’s ?
A
Specialised cells that transmit nerve impulses throughout the body.
3
Q
What is a synapse ?
A
The junction between two neuron’s where neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals.
4
Q
What is a reflex arc ?
A
The neural pathway that controls a reflex action, allowing quick responses to stimuli.
5
Q
What is a stimulus ?
A
An external factor that triggers a response in the nervous system.
