The Nerve Cells At Work

Question 1

2 main Nerve Cells

Answer 1

Neurons

Glial cells

Question 2

Neurons

Answer 2

Found in the brain and spinal cord

Question 3

Glial cells

Answer 3

Also found in the brain and spinal cord. Woke to maintain the health of the neuron cells. Glial= glue

Question 4

Firing process of a neuron

Answer 4

1. Resting potential->
   Na outside, K inside, Axon Gates closed (no flush)
2. Threshold->
   Na same, K same, Axon gates open (lever pressed/valve opens)
3. Action Potential (FIRE)
   Na and K switch (water flows)
4. refractory period
   Na and K switch back, Axon gates close (Rest)

Question 5

GABA (Neurotransmitter)

Answer 5

Smooth muscle movement

Excess= epilepsy

Question 6

Endorphins

Answer 6

Moderate all types of pain in the body

Question 7

Norepinephrine

Answer 7

Assists with sleep, appetite, fight or flight, and mood