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Topic 5f - Nervous system Flashcards

1
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Properties of neurons…?

A

uneven distribution of ions inside & outside of cell membrane -> membrane potential

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Inside of cell is normally…?

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-vely charged (high [K+], low [Na+]

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3
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Membrane potential maintained by…?

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Na+/K+-ATPase pump

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4
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What is the refractory period?

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time for neurons to recover after AP

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5
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Resting potential = ?

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~ -70mV

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6
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Threshold = ?

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~ -50mV

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7
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Channels during resting potential…?

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resting K+ channel = open
voltage-gated Na+ channel = closed
voltage-gated K+ channel = closed

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Channels during action potential…?

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voltage-gated Na+ channel = opens -> Na+ rushes into cell

voltage-gated K+ channel = closed

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Channels during resting potential restoration…?

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voltage-gated K+ channel = open -> K+ move out of cells

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10
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Neurotransmitter ACh & GABA…?

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ACH: muscle control - excitatory
GABA: inhibitory

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11
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What is cephalisation?

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concentration of neurons in the head region

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12
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White matter contains…?

A

myelinated axons

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13
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Gray matter contains…?

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cell bodies of motor neurons & interneurons

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14
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Dorsal root =?

A

signals going into spinal cord

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15
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Ventral root = ?

A

signals leaving spinal cord

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16
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Medulla controls ?

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ANS - breathing, HR, etc.

17
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Cerebellum controls?

A

coordination of movement & motor learning

18
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Cerebrum controls?

A

processing sensory info & speech, memory & higher intellectual function

19
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Corpus callosum contains?

A

bundles of neurons connecting left & right hemispheres

20
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Limbic system…?

A

no. of structures in forebrain

controls emotions

21
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Order of Mid & hind brain?

A

midbrain, hind brain, spinal cord

22
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What comprises hindbrain?

A

Cerebellum
Pons
Medulla

23
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Frontal lobe controls …?

A

higher intellectual functions & speech motor area

24
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Parietal lobe controls…?

A

sensory association area

25
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Temporal lobe…?

A

auditory & memory

26
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Occipital lobe…?

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