nervous system structures Flashcards
1
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what are the two divisions of the nervous system?
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central nervous system
peripheral nervous system
2
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what are the organs associated with the CNS?
A
brain & spinal cord
3
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what are the functions of the CNS?
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4
Q
how many pairs of nerves are used to signal to and from the nervous system?
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CNS: 12 pairs of cranial nerves
PNS: 31 pair of spinal nerves
5
Q
all neurons are made up of what three components?
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cell body (soma), dendrites, & axon
6
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structurally, neurons are classified into…
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unipolar, multipolar, & bipolar
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