Prelim Unit Two Flashcards
Stem cells
Unspecialised cells
Used for growth and repair
Come from embryo
Mitosis
pairs of chromatids become visible
Line up at equator
Pulled apart by spindle fiber to form two new nuclei
Cytoplasm spilts to form two daughter cells
Specialised cells
Sperm
Red blood cell
Muscle cell
Parts of NS
Brain CNS
Spinal cord CNS
Nerves
NS made up of
Neurons
Parts of brain
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Medulla
Cerebrum
Responsible for thoughts consciousness reasoning and emotions
Cerebellum
Balance and coordination
Medulla
Breathing and heart rate
Receptors
Generate electrical impulses in response to stimuli
Electrical impulses
Carry messages along sensory neurons in the CNS
In inter neurons carry messages to motor neurons
Motor neurons
Electrical impulses carry messages to effectors and brings response
Synapse
Narrow gap between neurons
Chemicals released into it to allow electrical impulse to be generated in next neuron
Reflex
Protect the body from harm
Rapid actions that don’t require processing from brain
Reflex arc
The group of neurons involved with the structure and function of a reflex