Unit 1: Types of Cells in the Nervous System Flashcards
Defintions
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Glial Cells
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“glue” cells that provide structure, insulation, communication, and waste transport in the brain.
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Neuron
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nerve cell that is the building block of the nervous system
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Sensory Neurons
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carry information from senses to brain
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Interneuron
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Neurons of CNS; communicate between sensory and motor neurons
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Motor Neurons
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carry information from brain to senses
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Reflex
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unlearned, involuntary reaction to a stimulus; done through spinal cord
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Reflex Arc
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demonstrates how neurons within the central and peripheral nervous systems work together to respond to stimuli. Sensory, Inter and Motor neurons work together to create arc
