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The nervous system Flashcards

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Neurons

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the actual nerve cells of the body

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cerebrum

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involved in conscious thought, memory and interpreting sensory info

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3
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cerebellum

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controls skeletal movements such as running and swimming

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hypothalamus

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controls the body’s automatic systems.
physical effects of emotions, hunger and thirst.

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5
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medulla oblongata

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parts of the brain stem that regulates vital body functions

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pons

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helps the medulla oblongata in regulating respiration

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axons

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carries nerve impulses away from the cell body in the neuron

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spinal cord

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bundle of nerves in the spinal cavity

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limbic system

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part of the brain that helps generate and regulate emotions and coordinate overall brain activity

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reflex

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a signal from the spinal cord to protect the body, and makes the muscles move before the brain knows what is happening

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brain

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most important and complex part of the nervous system
controls bodily functions

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12
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autonomic nervous system

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unconsciously controlled functions of the body

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central nervous system

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brain and spinal cord work together to communicate with the rest of the body

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14
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What are the 2 parts of the nervous system ?

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central nervous system and peripheral nervous system

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15
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what are the 3 types of neurons ?

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sensory neurons
motor neurons
interneurons

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16
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frontal lobe

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part of the brain that is associated w/ personality, judgement and self controls

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parietal lobes

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analyzes the senses.
makes judgements about shape and texture

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18
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meninges

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triple layer of tissue that protects brain and spinal cord

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19
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what does neuro- refer to ?

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the brain

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20
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What doctor treats diseases and disorders of the nervous system ?

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neurologist

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21
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What side of the brain is responsible for creativity ?

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right side

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22
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what part of the brain is responsible for vision ?

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occipital lobes

23
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what part of the brain is responsible for seanses ?

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temporal lobes

24
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who made the world’s smallest nerf gun out of DNA?

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Mark Rober

25
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All the nerve fibers connecting the brain and the spinal cord must pass through; what?

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brain stem

26
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What sensory receptors are responsible for touch and pressure ?

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mechancoreceptors

27
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What sensory receptors respond to heat and cold ?

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thermoreceptors

28
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What nerve endings are sensitive to chemicals ?

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chemoreceptors

29
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What are the 3 types of neurons ?

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sensory
motor
interneurons

30
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which neurons transmit information to the CNS from the senses and pain ?

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sensory

30
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which neurons relay singnals from the CNS to other parts of the body ?

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motor

31
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which neurons are found only in the CNS and are responsible for information processing by the brain and spinal cord?

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interneurons

31
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What is the tough outermost layer of the eye consists of what 2 parts ?

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sclera (white part)
cornea ( transparent part)

32
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Which is the colored part of the eye called ?

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iris

33
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what is the center of the iris called ? This is where light enters into the eye

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pupil

34
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This is the thin layer of light sensitive nerve cells at the back of the eye

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retina

35
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What are the 2 types of cells in the retina ?

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rod cells and cone cells

36
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What is the optic nerve ?

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These are the nerve fibers where nerve impulses from the retina are sent to the occipital lobe of the brain.

37
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What is hyperopia ?

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unable to clearly focus on objects nearby - Also called farsightedness

38
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What is myopia ?

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unable to to clearly focus on distant objects; also known as near sightedness

39
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What are pain receptors ?

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brain nerve endings that react to a particular type of strong stimulus

40
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What are the 3 parts of a neuron ?

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cell body / dendrite / axon

41
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What does the dendrite of the neuron do ?

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receives the impulse from other neurons and sends them to the cell body

42
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what does the axon of the neurons do ?

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carries nerve impulses away from the cell body

43
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what does the cell body of the neuron do ?
This is also found on the spinal cord.

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sends and receives nerve impulses and controls the cell’s growth.

44
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What is the result of fears and apprehensions that interfere w/ everyday life?
(irrational or excessive fears)

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anxiety disorders

45
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This can be simply defined as the challenges that face us in life and our responses to those challenges.

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stress

46
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What eating disorders mainly affects females and is described as self induced starvation ?

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anorexia

47
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What eating disorder is described as binge eating followed by vomiting ?

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bulimia

48
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HOw do scientists rate the loudness of sounds ?

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decibels

49
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what part of the ear is a sound gathering trumpet and a short tube?

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auditory canal

50
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this is a thin membrane that is stretched across the end of the auditory canal

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eardrum

51
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this is a snail shaped fluid filled chamber within the temporal bone

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cochlea

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