Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Neuropsychology

Test Revision

QuestionAnswer
3 functions of the nervous system? 1. Pass information from the PNS to the CNS (CNS). 2. Communicate information from the body's organs, muscles and glands to the CNS via sensory neurons. (PNS) 3. Responsible for voluntary movement of the skeletal muscles. (SNS)
Spinal reflex? A sensory stimulus that triggers a reaction. eg knee jerk
What is the somatic nervous system? Responsible for voluntary movement of skeletal muscles.
What is the autonomic nervous system? Responsible for the involuntary movement of our internal organs (eg digestion,)
What is the sympathetic nervous system? Stimulates fight or flight response. Regulates body's unconscious actions.
What is the parasympathetic nervous system? Maintains everyday bodily functions. Returns body to homeostasis after flight or fight response is activated.
What is the function of the Dendrite? Detects and receives information from other neurons and passes that information to the soma.
What is the function of the nucleus? Contains biochemical information to keep the neuron functioning.
What is the function of the soma? Determines whether a neuron will be activated and sent a message.
What is the function of the Myelin Sheath? Insulates axon which helps deliver messages.
What is the function of the Axon? Tube like fluid that transmits information from the soma to other cells in the body.
What is the function of the Schwann Cell? Form the myelin sheaths of nerve fibres
Axon terminal? Branches at end of axon containing sacs of neurochemicals.
What do sensory neurons do? Send signals to the senses, skin, muscles and internal organs to the CNS.
What do motor neurons do? Transmit commands from the CNS to the muscles, glands and organs.
What do interneurons do? Transmit impulses between other neurons (eg reflex)
Frontal lobe? Motor function, problem solving, personality, memory and language.
Primary motor cortex? Motor function (movement)
Parietal Lobe? Processe sensory information.
Primary somatosensory cortex? Receives info about the senses and helps us detect these senses.
Broca's area? Muscles that help coordinate production of speech
Occipital lobe? Processes visual info
Cerebellum? Muscle tone, balance, posture and coordination. Stores these procedural memories?
Temporal lobe? Registers hearing
Wernicke's area understanding of written and spoken language.
What is parkinson's disease? A disease of the nervous system which is marked by a tremor, muscular rigity and slow, imprecise movement.
Created by: zarap103
Popular Science sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards