Quiz 1 Flashcards
Cell Body
region (soma) inputs are combined and transformed in the cell body→ integration zone
Axon
conduction zone, transmits the cell’s output information, SENDS NERVE IMPULSE
Axon terminal
(synaptic boutons) → functional output zone
Myelin Sheath
along axon and axon terminals to insulate neuron and ensures integrity of signal, prevents electrolyte loss
Ions Inside Membrane (+)
K+ and An-
Ions Outside Membrane (-)
Ca2+,Na+,Cl-
Concentration Force Inside Going Out
K+ and An-
Concentration Force Outside Going IN
Na+, Cl-, Ca2+
Electrical Force Inside Going Out
Cl- and An-
Electrical Force Outside Going In
Na+, K+, Ca2+
How many K+ cross the pump
2 in
How many Na+ cross the pump
3 out
Glutamate
Abundant in the body; fast excitatory +
GABA
Abundant in the body; fast inhibitory -
Adrenaline
sympathetic, fight or flight, larger compounds
Acetylcholine
Parasympathetic, rest and digest, larger compounds
CNS is made up of
brain and spinal chord
PNS is made up of
Autonomic(sympathetic/parasympathetic), Cranial Nerves, Spinal Nerves
Cranial Nerves
connected to brain
Spinal Nerves
somatic nerves, control the spinal chord
ANS
Controls organs and glands
Parasympathetic
calming, digesting, relaxing
Sympathetic
arousing fight or flight
Autonomic
maintains homestasis, involuntary movements