Nervous System Flashcards

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1
Q

The point where a nerve terminal comes into contact with another cell it is communicating with is called?

A

The Synapse

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2
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The part of the nerve cell that first receives incoming signals is called the?

A

Dentrite

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3
Q

Which part of the brain is responsible for balance?

A

Cerebellum

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4
Q

The chemicals which carry nervous system messages are called?

A

Neurotransmitters

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5
Q

The sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for?

A

Preparing the body to cope with stressful situations ( fight or flight)

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6
Q

The signals in the nervous system are transmitted through what type of cell?

A

Neurone

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7
Q

The peripheral system has two parts, what are they?

A

Sensory and motor

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8
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The largest part of the brain is?

A

Cerebrum

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The liquid found in the ventricles of the brain is called?

A

Cerebrospinal fluid

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10
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What do neurotransmitters do?

A

Bind to receptors, May be broken down by enzymes, may be recycled back into the nerve cells that released them

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