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Paige Henson
Anatomy weeks 7-13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is the first event to occur when an adequate stimulus is applied to a neuron is? | some of the sodium channels at the point of stimulation open |
| Serotonin is an example of ? | amine neurotransmitter |
| Which of the following is not used by the body as a neurotransmitter? | Nitric oxide , Acetylcholine , Carbon monoxide |
| The nervous system is said to be composed of two major divisions? | Central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). |
| why is the nervous system made into two divisons? | The reason for designating two distinct divisions is to make the study of the nervous system easier. |
| Which region of the brain plays a part in the mechanism responsible for emotions by associating sensory impulses with feelings of pleasantness and unpleasantness? | thalamus |
| Both sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions are tonically active, which means they? | continually conduct impulses to autonomic effectors. |
| A reflex consists of either a muscle contraction or a? | glandular secretion. |
| Cerebrospinal fluid is formed by filtration of blood in the? | choroid plexuses. |
| The nervous and endocrine systems act together to? | coordinate the functions of all body systems. |