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Nervous System Flashcards

1
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Which neurotransmitters are less likely to have a reaction after? (Excitatory/Inhibitory)

A

Inhibitory

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2
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What are the 5 parts of the CNS?

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Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Diencephalon, Brainstem, Spinal Cord

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Which part of the brain is used for intelligence and learning?

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Cerebrum

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4
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What are the two layers of the cerebrum?

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Grey Matter, White Matter

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What are the ridges found on the cerebrum of the brain known as?

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Gyri

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What are the grooves found on the outside of the cerebrum known as?

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Sulci

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Which part of the brain is used for balance and equilibrium?

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Cerebellum

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What are the two layers of the cerebellum?

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Grey Matter, Arbor Vitae (White Matter)

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What are the two parts of the diencephalon?

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Thalamus, Hypothalamus

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10
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What are the three sections of the brainstem, from rostral to caudal?

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Midbrain, Pons, Medulla

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What are the two layers of the spinal cord?

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Medulla (Grey Matter), Cortex (White Matter)

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What are the 3 layers of meninges on the brain in order starting with the most superficial?

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Dura Mater, Arachnoid, Pia Mater

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What is the function of the blood-brain barrier?

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Keeps molecules from the blood from getting into the brain

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What is another name for the sympathetic nervous system?

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Fight or Flight

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What is another name for the parasympathetic nervous system?

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Rest and Digest

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16
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What type of reflex happens without the impulse being sent to the brain before reaction?

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Spinal Reflex

17
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What are the 6 common reflexes tested in a veterinary clinical setting?

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Withdrawl/Flexor, Patellar, Palpebral, Pupillary Light (PLR), Corneal, Menace

18
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Which reflex, commonly tested in a veterinary clinical setting, happens when the skin between the toes are pinched?

A

Withdrawl/Flexor

19
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Which reflex, commonly tested in a veterinary clinical setting, happens when the patellar tendon is tapped, causing a contraction to extend the stifle?

A

Patellar

20
Q

Which reflex, commonly tested in a veterinary clinical setting, happens when the medial canthus of the eye is tapped, causing the patient to blink?

A

Palpebral

21
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Which reflex, commonly tested in a veterinary clinical setting, happens when a light is shined into one eye, causing both irises to constrict?

A

Pupillary Light (PLR)

22
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Which reflex, commonly tested in a veterinary clinical setting, happens when the cornea of the eye is touched, causing the patient to blink?

A

Corneal

23
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Which reflex, commonly tested in a veterinary clinical setting, happens when a motion towards the eye causes the patient to blink?

A

Menace

24
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What does afferent mean?

A

Towards

25
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What does efferent mean?

A

Away from

26
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What does encephalo- mean?

A

Brain

27
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What does ceph- mean?

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Head/Brain

28
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What does myelo- mean? (Nervous System)

A

Spinal Cord

29
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What are meninges?

A

Outside connective tissue layers around the CNS

30
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What are the two main neurotransmitters?

A

Excitatory, Inhibitory

31
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What is another term for peripheral afferent neurons?

A

Sensory Nerves

32
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What is another term for peripheral efferent neurons?

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Motor Nerves

33
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What are the three common neurotransmitters?

A

Acetylcholine, Catecholamines, GABA

34
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What CNS structure is responsible for regulations of the endocrine system and sensory input?

A

Diencephalon

35
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What structure of the CNS is responsible for being the cranial nerve receptor exit?

A

Brainstem

36
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What are the five general senses?

A

Visceral Sensations, Touch, Temperature, Pain, Proprioception

37
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What are the five special senses?

A

Taste, Smell, Hearing, Equilibrium, Vision

38
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What do the rods in the retina perceive?

A

Light

39
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What do cones in the retina receive?

A

Color/Detail

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