Nervous System (biology) Flashcards

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What do sensory (afferent) neurons transmit?

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They transmit sensory information from receptors to spinal cord and brain

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What do motor (efferent) neurons transmit?

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They transmit motor information from brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands

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What are interneurons?

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These are found in between other neurons and are related to reflexive behavior i.e. they send signals to spinal and muscles to hurry the first aid response

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What are afferent neurons affected by?

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Sensations like temperature, pain, taste, sound, and other stimuli

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What do efferent neurons do?

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They cause an effect like closing our eyes or extending our legs

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What forms greymatter?

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Cell bodies and dendrites

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What forms white matter?

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Myelinated axons of neurons. It has myelinated sheaths that allow for signals to be sent more quickly

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What does vertebral column do?

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It provides protection to the spinal cord along with flexibility

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