Week 1 Class Notes Flashcards
1
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CNS
A
Central nervous system located inside the brain and spinal cord
2
Q
PNS
A
Somatic, autonomic
3
Q
Functions of the nervous system (NS)
A
Sensory (afferent) -sends impulses towards CNS -senses external changes -senses internal changes Motor (efferent) -sends impulses away from CNS -allows/controls body movement -causes glands to secrete hormones
4
Q
Sensory (afferent) of the nervous system
A
- sends impulses towards the CNS
- senses external changes
- senses internal changes
5
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Motor (efferent) functions of the CNS
A
- sends impulses away from CNS
- allows/controls body movement
- causes glands to secrete hormones
6
Q
Neurons are
A
Smallest unit of nervous systems
7
Q
4 lobes of the brain
A
Frontal - intellect & reasoning
Parietal - touch, pressure, temp, pain
Temporal - auditory
Occipital - visions
8
Q
Largest part of the brain is the
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Cerebrum
9
Q
NSAIDs are
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Ibuprofen, naproxen, magnesium salicylate
