Nervous system part 1 Flashcards
It is responsible for every bodily function in the human body except other involuntary muscles in
the body (ex: Heart)
Nervous system
What are the three parts of a Neuron
-Dendrites
-Axon
-Nucleus
Receives stimulation from your body parts or from the environment towards your
brain.
Dendrites
Carries impulse away from the nerve cell body towards a body cell, gland, or the
dendrites of another neuron
Axon
The axon is incased in a protective layer called ________ (fat rich ) for protection
Myelin Sheat
The center part of the neuron which houses the DNA/RNA.
Nucleus
What are the classifications of a Neuron
- Sensory/Afferent neurons
- Motor/Efferent neurons
- Interneurons/Associative neurons
Pick up information from body parts or environment and transmit this information towards your spinal cord and brain.
Sensory/Afferent Neurons
Carry messages or impulses from the brain to the spinal cord and
body parts to cause reaction.
Motor/Efferent Neurons
Carry information between 2 other neurons.
Interneurons/Associative neurons
The brain is divided into two hemisphere; the _____ and ____ hemisphere
-Left
-Right
This hemisphere controls speech and it also Deals with Mathematics and Logic.
Left hemisphere
This hemisphere responsible for artistry and exceptional talents.
Right Hemisphere
The brain contains many folds called ______
Convolution
What is the function or purpose of Convolutions?
To increase surface area in your head
