physiology 3- review Flashcards
sense organs
eyes, skin, ears, nose, and tongue
nervous system
main function to recieve and respond to stimuli
the nerve
\ an organ containing a bundle of nerve cells called neurons
neurons
carry electrical messages called impulses throughout the body
\because they never touch chemical signatures clled neurotransmitters must travel through the synapse between 2 neurons
parts of neuron
dendrite- projections tha bring impulses into the neuron to the cell body
axon- long projection that carries impulses away from the cell body
types of neurons
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)
reflexes
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
central nervous system
brain and spinal cord
brain
\cerebrum
\cerebellum
\medulla oblongata
\ spinal cord
the nervous system
A. divided into -central nervvous system (interneurons) - peripheral nervous system | B.consists of - sensory neurons - motor neurons | C. that make up - the somatic nervous system - the autonomic nervous system | D. WHich is divided into -the sympathetic nervous system -the Para sympathetic nervous system
locomotion
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
endoskeleton
internal set of bones
functions of the bones
- support and protect
- anchorage site for muscle
- leverage for body movement
- productio of blood cells in marrow
cartilage
- 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
muscles
can contract and relax