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The Nervous System
How is the ns subdivided,
What is the brain made of,
Define meninges
5  cards
The Somatic Nervous System
Which division of the ns is the s...,
Describe the motor and sensory ne...,
What are the four types of neurons
15  cards
Neurons and Glia
What components make up a neuron,
What types of neurons are there,
What are astrocytes
8  cards
Resting Membrane Potentials
Describe the potential difference...,
What membrane proteins do cells have,
The _____ of a resting membrane i...
7  cards
Graded Potentials
How are graded potentials graded,
How are graded potentials decreme...,
How are graded potentials summated
10  cards
Action Potentials
What are the steps of an action p...,
Give properties of action potentials,
How does the size of axons make s...
7  cards
NMJs
Describe the first four steps of ...,
Describe the middle four steps of...,
Describe the last four steps of nmjs
3  cards
Body Sensation
What are some properties of senso...,
Define sensory modality,
Describe the three main receptors
20  cards
Proprioception
Describe the function of muscle s...,
Describe the function of joint re...,
Describe the function of gtos
20  cards
Spinal Reflexes
What is the simplest reflex found...,
Describe the stretch reflex,
Give an example of a stretch reflex
15  cards
Overriding Reflexes
How can you override the stretch ...,
How can you enhance the stretch r...,
The _____ of a stretch reflex is ...
10  cards
The ANS
Describe in terms of myelination ...,
What receptors are used in the ans,
The sympathetic nervous system ha...
15  cards
Functions of the ANS
The sympathetic system activates ...,
The parasympathetic system activa...,
The sympathetic system activates ...
25  cards

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