physiology 3- review Flashcards

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sense organs

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eyes, skin, ears, nose, and tongue

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nervous system

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main function to recieve and respond to stimuli

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the nerve

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\ an organ containing a bundle of nerve cells called neurons

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neurons

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carry electrical messages called impulses throughout the body
\because they never touch chemical signatures clled neurotransmitters must travel through the synapse between 2 neurons

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parts of neuron

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dendrite- projections tha bring impulses into the neuron to the cell body
axon- long projection that carries impulses away from the cell body

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types of neurons

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sensory- carries impulses from sense organs to spinal cord and brain
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interneuron- processes spinal impulses in the brain and spinal cord
connects sensory and motor neurons
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motor- carries impulse from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and
glands (effectors)

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reflexes

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an involuntary response that is processed in the spinal cord not the brain

reflexes protect the body before the brain knows what is going on

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central nervous system

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brain and spinal cord

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brain

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\cerebrum
\cerebellum
\medulla oblongata
\ spinal cord

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the nervous system

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A. divided into
-central nervvous system (interneurons)
- peripheral nervous system
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B.consists of
- sensory neurons
- motor neurons
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C. that make up
- the somatic nervous system
- the autonomic nervous system
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D. WHich is divided into
-the sympathetic nervous system
-the Para sympathetic nervous system
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locomotion

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the ability to move from place to place
advantages
- increased chance to get food
- avoid predators
- seek shelter
- move away from toxic wastes
-find a mate
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endoskeleton

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internal set of bones

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functions of the bones

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  • support and protect
  • anchorage site for muscle
  • leverage for body movement
  • productio of blood cells in marrow
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cartilage

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  • flexible, fibrous, elastic connective tissue
  • pliable (bendable) support
  • flexibilty of joints
  • cushioning
    found at ends of ribs betwen vertebrae ends of bones, nose, ears, and trachea
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muscles

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can contract and relax

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smooth muscle

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\involuntary

\foundin hollow organs

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cardiac muscle

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striated

\involuntary heart muscle

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skeletal muscle

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\move bones

\voluntary

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extensors

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straighten joints

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flexors

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bend joints

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tendons

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\tough inelastic fibrous cord
\connect muscle to bones
\white shiny at end of muscle

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ligaments

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\\tough elastic connective tissue
\\connect bone to bone at moveable joints
ex.
elbow
finger
knee