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Nervous system Flashcards

1
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Functions of the nervous system

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Sensory functions, integrating functions, and motor functions

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2
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Neuron anatomy includes

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Soma, dendrite, and axon

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3
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CNS includes the…

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Brain and spinal cord

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4
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PNS includes the…

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Cranial nerves and peripheral nerves

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5
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Afferent nerves conducts impulses ___ the CNS

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Toward

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6
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Efferent nerves conduct impulses ___ from the CNS

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Away

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7
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Somatic nervous system…

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Voluntary control of skeletal muscles

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Autonomic nervous system…

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Controls and coordinates automatic body functions

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CNS consists of…

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Cerebrum, cerebellum, diencephalon, and the brain stem

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The cerebrum is responsible for

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Higher function learning

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11
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The cerebellum is responsible for

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Balance/coordinated movements

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12
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The Diencephalon is composed of

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Thalamus, hypothalamus, and pituitary gland

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The Brain stem is composed of

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Medulla oblongata, pons, and the midbrain

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The meninges are composed of

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Dura matter, pia matter, and arachnoid

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15
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The spinal cord is composed of ____ matter.

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White

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16
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How many cranial nerves are there?

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12

17
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Sympathetic nervous system is a ____ or ____ response

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Fight or flight

18
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Parasympathetic nervous system triggers a ___ & ___ response

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Stay and play

19
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Primary neurotransmitter for the Sympathetic NS is

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Norpenephrine

20
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Primary neurotransmitter for the Parasympathetic NS is

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Acetylcholine

21
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The stretch reflex is also called a ____ reflex

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Patellar

22
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Withdrawal reflex is shown through a

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Toe pinch

23
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Cross extensor reflex causes

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Immediate movement of the limb

24
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Conscious proprioception checks for damage to the…

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Spinal cord

25
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The corneal reflex is used to

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See the depth of anesthesia, and good to check death

26
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Pupillary light reflex causes the ____ to restrict

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Pupil

27
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Analgesia is

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Without pain

28
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Nociceptor is a

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Pain receptor

29
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Anesthesia is

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Without sensation

30
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Ataxia is

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Incoordination or stumbling

31
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Zoonosis

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Transferred from animals to humans

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