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Nervous Tissue Flashcards

1
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what is basic nerve cell of nervous system

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neuron

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2
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what is the function of a neuron

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transmit signal from point A to point B to cause a physiological response

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3
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a collection of multiple neurons

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a nerve

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4
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what makes up the structure of a neuron

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  • dendrite
  • cell body
  • axon
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5
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what is the function of a dendrite

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-receive stimuli from internal & external sources

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6
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what is the function of the neuron cell body

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  • process stimuli/signal

- provide energy/nutrients

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7
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what is the function of the axon

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to transmit signal to target tissue/structure

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8
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how many dendrites & axons does a neuron have

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  • dendrites vary in number

- only one axon per neuron

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9
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what is the membrane that surrounds the axon of a neuron

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myelin sheath

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10
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what is a myelin sheath

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Multiple layers of a Bilayer of Phospholipids membrane

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11
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what produces the myelin sheath

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Schwann Cells

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12
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what is the grey matter

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area that contains cell bodies and dendrites

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13
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what is the white matter

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area that contains axons with the myelin sheath

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14
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where is the grey matter found

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  • cortex of brain

- central region of spinal cord

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15
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where is the white matter found

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everywhere in nervous system

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16
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what is the function of the myelin sheath

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Allows signals to move at great speeds along a neuron’s axon

17
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what are targets for a neuron

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  • organ
  • muscle
  • glands
  • other neurons
18
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what origin points for neuron

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  • muscles
  • organs
  • structure
19
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what are the characteristics neuroglial cells

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~non-impluse conducting cells
~supports and binds neurons
-supply nutrients by connecting neurons to blood vessels

20
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what are some examples of neuroglial cells & their functions

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  • Schwann cells: produce the myelin sheath
  • Astrocytes: function in blood-brain barrier
  • Ependymal cells: produce Cerebral Spinal fluid

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