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Name the division of the nervous system that controls skeletal muscles. Somatic Nervous System
What structures are part of the peripheral nervous system(PNS)? Cranial & Spinal Nerves
Name the fibers that conduct impulses TOWARD a cell body. Dendrite
Name the fibers that conduct impulses AWAY from a cell body. Axons
What two structures receive impulses from Afferent Neurons? Brain & Spinal Cord
What kind of nerve only contains Efferent fibers? Motor Nerve
Name the membrane that surrounds the entire nerve. Epineurium
Define Ganglion. Collection of nerve cell bodies outside the CNS
Give examples of Neuroglia. Schwann (PNS), Astrocyte (CNS)
Before the start of Action Potential, the neuron membrane is at __________. rest
Which channels open late in the action potential to cause membrane Repolarization? Potassium Channels
The myelin sheath has different layers. What is the outermost layer called,which aids in regeneration of PNS neurons? Neurolemma
Neurotrasmitters bind to _______ What protein sites are on the Postsynaptic Membrane? receptor
Examples of Neurotransmitters Ephinephine, Norepinephrine, Acetylcholine, Adrenaline
What is in the Central Canal of the spinal cord? Cerebrospinal Fluid
List the order of impulse conductions thru a reflex are: Receptor>Sensoryneuron> CNS(Interneuron)>Motor Neuron>Effector
True or False: The Brachial Plexus supplies motor impulses to the muscles of the shoulder. True
Which Plexus gives rise to the phrenic nerve? Cervical Plexus
The sympathetic motor neurons originate from cell bodies in the ________&_________ regions of the spinal cord. Thoracic & Lumbar
What structures are in the central nervous system (CNS)? brain & spinal cord
What is the scientific name for the nerve cell? Neuron
What does the Myelin Sheath do for impulse conduction? Speeds rate up
During Depolarization, Ions of what element enter the neuron through channels? Sodium
Define: Synapse Point of junction btw (2 cells), nerve cell and another cell.
What color is myelinated nervous tissue? white
How many pair of spinal nerves are there? 31
Name the plexus that serves the legs and pelvis: Lumbar Sacral
What does the word part "Lemma" means sheath
Role of the Nervous System is: Detects,Responds to changes, Organizes&Interprets Information
Neuroglia is a Non-conducting Glia cell of connective tissue that supports, nourishes,protects and insulates. CNS Neuroglia: Astrosytes, Ependymocytes, Microglia,&Oligodendrytes. PNS Neuroglia: Schwann,Neurolemma, Myelinated Axons< white fibers
Nerve fibers are in the PNS.What are the fibers called in the CNS? Tracts
Motor Neurons conduct impules _________ the CNS to muscles and glands. AWAY(from)
Sensory Neurons conduct impuses ________ the brain and spinal cord(CNS). Toward(to)
What is a spinal nerve with both sensory & motor fibers? mixed
Which part of the Nervous System speeds up the heart? Sympathetic "fight or flight"
What color of matter are dorsal & ventral horns of the spinal cord? gray
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