neurotransmission speeds Flashcards
1
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effectors
A
when the brain coordinates a response to a stimulus impulses are sent to effectors and they then carry out the action
2
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motor neurones
A
carry impulses to effectors
3
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relay neurones
A
short neurones that are found in the spinal cord
4
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synapse
A
one neurone meets another synapse which contains a tiny gap
5
Q
neurotransmitter
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when a impulse reaches the axon ternimal a neurotransmitter substance is released into the gap
6
Q
reflex
A
when you touch somthing your body doesnt want to waist time thinking about it so a reflex is used. these are very quick and automatic to protoect the body
7
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reflex arcs
A
bypass parts of the brain invovled in processing information
