Neurons Flashcards
1
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Sensory neurons
A
Signals to spinal cord and brain
2
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Motor neurons
A
Signals from spinal cord and brain
3
Q
Inter neurons
A
Integrate info
4
Q
Sections of neuron
A
Soma Dendrites Axon Myelin sheath Nodes of ranvier Terminal buttons
5
Q
Glial cells
A
Support, nourish, protect
Makes nutrients needed
Absorbs toxins and waste
6
Q
Oligodendrocyte
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Form myelin sheath
7
Q
Astrocytes
A
Blood brain barrier
8
Q
Microglia
A
Part of immune system
Part of inflammatory response
Removes waste material
9
Q
Nervous system
A
Central and peripheral
10
Q
CNS
A
Brain and spinal cord
Cerebrospinal fluid
Ventricles
Grey and white matter
11
Q
PNS
A
Nerves outside of CNS
Somatic
Autonomic
12
Q
Somatic NS
A
Voluntary
Afferent- into CNS
Efferent- out of CNS
13
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Autonomic NS
A
Sympathetic- mobilizes, fight or flight
Parasympathetic- relax, conserves body processes
