Nervous System Flashcards
The point where a nerve terminal comes into contact with another cell it is communicating with is called?
The Synapse
The part of the nerve cell that first receives incoming signals is called the?
Dentrite
Which part of the brain is responsible for balance?
Cerebellum
The chemicals which carry nervous system messages are called?
Neurotransmitters
The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for?
Preparing the body to cope with stressful situations ( fight or flight)
The signals in the nervous system are transmitted through what type of cell?
Neurone
The peripheral system has two parts, what are they?
Sensory and motor
The largest part of the brain is?
Cerebrum
The liquid found in the ventricles of the brain is called?
Cerebrospinal fluid
What do neurotransmitters do?
Bind to receptors, May be broken down by enzymes, may be recycled back into the nerve cells that released them
