Reflexes Flashcards

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1
Q

Reflexes are ?

  • quicker than impulse
  • slower than impulse
A

Quicker

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2
Q

What are reflexes quicker than impulse ?

A

Less of a distance to your brain

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3
Q

Neurones in reflex arcs go through the ?

A

Spinal cord

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4
Q

What are the two types of neurones called ?

A

Relay neurones and sensory neurones

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5
Q

What is a synapse ?

A

The connection between two neurones

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6
Q

Electrical impulse arrives at the synapse via the ?

A

Axon

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7
Q

This triggers the nerve ending to release ?

A

Chemical messengers

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