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OTA 130 : Kinesiology > The Nervous System > Flashcards

The Nervous System Flashcards

1
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ability to produce purposeful movement of the extremities and postural adjustments in response to activity and environmental demands….

A

motor control

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2
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What are the 2 major parts of the nervous system?

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1) CNS

2) PNS

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3
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The CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM contains the…..

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brain & spinal cord

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What are some of the functions of the CNS?

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  • controlling functions
  • regulating consciousness
  • maintaining awareness
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5
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The PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM contains…..

A

the nerve cells outside of the CNS

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6
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The PNS is divided into 2 systems……

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afferent & efferent

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7
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The AFFERENT PNS system carries impulses _______ the CNS

A

TOWARD

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8
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The EFFERENT PNS system carries impulses _____ the CNS

A

AWAY from

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9
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How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?

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12 - carries impulses to and from the brain

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10
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How many pairs of spinal nerves are there?

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31 pairs

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11
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The PNS is also divided into…..

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somatic & autonomic system

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12
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The SOMATIC nervous system (PNS) is……

A

voluntary

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13
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The AUTONOMIC nervous system (PNS) is…..

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automatic

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14
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What are the parts of the neuron?

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1) dendrite
2) cell body
3) axon

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15
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sensory receptors in the skin are called…..

A

dermatomes

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16
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What are the segments of the spinal cord?

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  • 8 Cervical
  • 12 Thoracic
  • 5 Lumbar
  • 5 Sacral
  • 1 Coccygeal
17
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usually occurs at child birth when there is traction on the brachial plexus (nerve roots C5-6-7)…..

A

Erb’s Palsy

18
Q

injury to the long thoracic nerve……

A

Scapular Winging

19
Q

injury to the radial nerve……

A

Wrist Drop

20
Q

injury to the median nerve affecting the thumb….

A

Ape-Hand

21
Q

injury to the ulnar nerve……

A

Claw Hand

22
Q

injury to the common peroneal nerve……

A

Foot Drop

OTA 130 : Kinesiology (15 decks)

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