Neuroanatomy Flashcards

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Three basic types of neurons

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Motor
Sensory
Interneurons

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2
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Sensory neurons

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Afferent neurons

Carry sensory impulses from the peripheral sense organs towards the brain

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3
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Motor neurons

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Efferent neurons
Transmit impulses away from the CNS
Cause muscle contractions/movement

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4
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Interneurons

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Most common type of neuron
Link neurons with other neurons
Play an important role in controlling movement

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5
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The Peripheral Nervous System is made up of

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Cranial nerves
Spinal nerves
Autonamic nervous system (sympathetic and parasympathetic)

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6
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The Central Nervous System is made up of

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Spinal Cord

Brain

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7
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How many pairs of cranial nerves?

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12

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8
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How many pairs of spinal nerves?

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31

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9
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Autonamic Nervous System is made up of

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Sympathetic and parasympathetic branches

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10
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ANS branch for fight or flight

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Sympathetic branch

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11
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ANS branch that brings the body back to a state of relaxation

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