Term 1 Data test revision Flashcards
1
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What are the two types of the nervous system?
A
Central Nervous System & Peripheral nervous system
2
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What is the Central Nervous system
A
consisting of the brain and spinal cord, it serves as main control centre of the nervous system
3
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what is the peripheral nervous system?
A
consists of all the nerves outside the CNS
4
Q
Put in order of the reflex arc: transmission of signal, motor output, pain receptors in skin.
A
Pain receptors in skin, transmission of signals, motor output.
5
Q
What is the endocrine system responsible for?
A
The producing and releasing of hormones
6
Q
what is a neuron?
A
A nerve cell. It carries messages throughout the body.
7
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What is GI
A
Aka Glycemic index, it is a measure of how much a food increases blood sugar levels
