NERVOUS SYSTEM Flashcards
What is the term that describes a change in the environment
The stimuli
What is the function of the nervous system
Communication, react to changes inside and out of the body
What are specialized cells that make up the nervous system called
Neurons
What is the neurons function
Transmit information
What branch-like part of the neuron receives message from other neurons
Dendrites
What are the 2 parts of the nervous system
Central and peripheral nervous system
What part of the peripheral nervous system system controls voluntary responses (things you can control your response too
Somatic nervous system moving arms and legs
What part of the peripheral nervous system controls automatic responses (Things you don’t have to think about)
Autonomic nervous system- Automatic responses
What are 3 examples of autonomatic responses
Breathing, digestion, heartbeat, blinking
What are the 3 sections of the brain
cerebrum, cerebellum, Medulla
What is a reflex
Automatic responses to the stimulus
Give and example of a reflex
Touching something hot and pulling hand away
What long extension part of the neuron carries the message so it can reach another neuron
Axon
