NRS414 Section 5 Flashcards
What are the types of cell that make up the nervous system
Neurons
The space between a neuron and the cell with which it communicates is called a
Synapse
The biological messenger molecules that convey information in a chemical form are called
Neurotransmitters
What part of the autonomic nervous system responds to stressful/emergency situations
Sympathetic
What is the name of the sheath that encloses larger axons
Myelin
The motor function of the peripheral nervous system falls into 2 categories
Voluntary and involuntary
What is not an endocrine gland
Bladder
The chemical signal of the endocrine system is called a
Hormone
The hypothalamus controls the release of hormones from the
Anterior pituitary gland
Which gland secretes hormones in response to impulses from the sympathetic nervous system
Adrenal medulla
Endocrine glands release hormones into the
Bloodstream
How does the body regulate and control hormone secretion
Negative feedback
What type of cell responds to a hormone
Target cells
The pancreas plays a role in digestion but also plays an endocrine function
True
What endocrine hormone is secreted from the pancreas
Insulin
