TEST 4-General Senses

Question 1

What stimuli do

Answer 1

sends information to the brain through nerves

Question 2

Path of stimulus

Answer 2

stimuli>receptor>electrical impulse>synapse (neurotransmitter)>electrical impulse>Central Nervous System>electrical impulse>synapse (neurotransmitter)>electrical impulse>muscles

Question 3

Information always travels

Answer 3

in one direction-from the receptor forward

Question 4

Synapse

Answer 4

gaps between nerves

nerves never touch directly

Question 5

Neurotransmitters

Answer 5

chemical that nerves use to communicate with one another

Question 6

Central Nervous System

Answer 6

spinal chord and brain decides what to do about stimulus

some stop at CNS (sitting down pressure) and some continue on (heat)

Question 7

Types of Stimuli

Answer 7

sound waves (ears)
chemicals (taste and smell)
temperature
light (eyes)
pressure (touch)