The Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
Define CNS
A
Central Nervous System
2
Q
What does CNS consist of
A
brain and spinal cord
3
Q
how is CNS connected to the body
A
sensory and motor neurones
4
Q
define neurones
A
nerve cells
5
Q
define receptors
A
cells that detect stimuli
6
Q
what do sensory neurones do
A
they carry information as electrical impulses from the receptors to the CNS
7
Q
what do motor neurones do
A
carry electrical impulses from the CNS to effectors
8
Q
what do effectors do
A
respond to electrical impulses and bring about a change
9
Q
what are 2 examples of effectors
A
muscles and glands
10
Q
what is the order of the nervous system
A
stimulus, receptor, sensory neurone, CNS, motor neurone, effector, response
