Terms From book

Question 1

Neurology

Answer 1

The study of the nervous system

Question 2

Neuron

Answer 2

Basic Structural and functional cell of the NS: working unit (responsible) ((Head coach))

Question 3

Neuroglia

Answer 3

Connects and supports nervous tissue, but do not transmit impulses (team members)

Question 4

Axon

Answer 4

Extension that carries impulses away from the neuron cell body

Question 5

Myelin Sheath

Answer 5

A fatty covering

Question 6

Dendrites

Answer 6

short and often highly branches extensions of the cel body, they receive impulses from the axon of other neurons and transmit these impulses toward the cell body

Question 7

Synapse

Answer 7

Space between an axon of 1 neuron and dendrites of the next. Can transmit impulses in only one direction relating to location of neurotransmitters

Question 8

Neuro Transmitter

Answer 8

Chemical released by an axon to allow nerve impulses to cross synapse to reach other dendrites

Question 9

Interneurons

Answer 9

Links between motor and sensory, found only in CNS

Question 10

Sensory

Answer 10

Nerves are made up only of sensory neurons; receive and transmits TO CNS from all parts of the body

Question 11

Motor

Answer 11

Receive and transmit messages FROM CNS to all body parts

Question 12

Spinal Nerves

Answer 12

carries info to muscle and glands

Question 13

CNS

Answer 13

Made up of the brain spinal cord and accessory structures

Question 14

Cerebrum

Answer 14

Largest part of the brain (80%) , Divided into two hemispheres.

Question 15

Cerebellum

Answer 15

Second largest part of the brain, four lobes

Question 16

Medulla

Answer 16

base of stem, cardiac center(regulates heart rate) respiratory center(regulates breathing)

Question 17

Frontal Lobe

Answer 17

Controls written and motor speech