Nervous system (sensory input-parasympathetic NS Flashcards

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1
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sensory input

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impulses

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2
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function of nervous system

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sends messages to spinal cord and brain

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3
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how many senses do we have

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5

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4
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integration

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(processing) brain

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5
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homeostasis

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(responses)

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6
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mental activity

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(memory thinking)

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7
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control of skeletal muscle

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(voluntary)

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8
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makes up the central NS

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brain and spinal cord

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9
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what is the spinal cord related to

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reflexes

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10
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function of spinal nerves

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carry impulses to and from the spinal cord

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function of cranial nerves

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carries impulses to and from the brain

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12
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another name for Sensory divison

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Afferent

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13
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sensory division

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convey impulses to the CNS from sensory receptors. (pick up)

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14
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what does affect mean

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response

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15
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what does peripheral mean

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outside

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16
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another name for motor division

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efferent

17
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motor division

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carries impulses from the CNS to effector organs (muscles, glands)(respond)

18
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Somatic NS

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VOLUNTARY control of skeletal muscles

ACTION

19
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Autonomic NS

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involuntary control of smooth and cardia muscles

20
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Sympathetic NS nickname

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fight or flight

21
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sympathetic NS

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enables the body to cope rapidly and vigorously with situations which threaten homeostasis;high heart rate, deep breathing, dilated pupils

22
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symptoms of sympathetic NS

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high heart rate, deep breathing, dilated pupils

23
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Parasympathetic NS nickname

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resting and digestion

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Parasympathetic NS

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promotes normal digestion and elimination; conserving body energy and decreasing demands on the cardiovascular system