Typical Neural Communication Flashcards

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What is the first step of typical neural communication

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Receptor site receive sensory input

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What is the second step of typical neural communication

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Sensory neurons carry sensory messages along afferent pathways in the spinal cord to the brain

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Step three of a typical neural communication

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The brain coordinates a response

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Step 4 of a typical neural communication

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Interneurons relay the message to motor neurons (efferent neurons)

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Step 5 of the typical neural communication

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Motor neurons carry the motor message along efferent pathways in the spinal cord to the body

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Step 6 of the typical neural communication

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The effector site has a response

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What is a spinal reflex

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The spinal reflex is an automatic response to protect us from damage that is initiated by neuron’s in the spinal cord, instead of the brain

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