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Merson Nervous Syste

Nervous System

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This system controls ALL OTHER systems Nervous System
Receives sensory ______ from the environment input
The nervous system ________ information processes
The nervous system signals a _________ of the body. response
What are the two main 'systems' of the nervous system? Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System
What are the two main structures of the Central Nervous System Brain and Spinal Cord
What is the peripheral nervous system made up of? Neurons (nerves)
What is a neuron? A specialized cell bundled into nerves.
What do sensory neurons have at the ends to receive information? Receptors
What is another name for a stimulus? Signal
What are the chemical that help trigger electrical signals in the pathways of neurons called? Neurotransmitters
What type of neurons carry a response to a muscle or organ? Motor neurons
What type of neurons send messages to the brain from the senses? Sensory neurons
When the brain slams into the skull, this is called a ??? concussion
A blood clot in the brain blood vessels is called a ???? Stroke
Uncontrolled shaking caused from brain damage is a sign of what disorder of the nervous system? Parkinson's Disease
A disorder of the nervous system that involves memory loss and the inability to communicate is ?? Alzheimer's Disease
A quick automatic reaction that 'skips' the brain Reflex
The part of the brain that controls movement, senses, memory, thinking, and emotions. Cerebrum
The part of the brain that controls muscles and balance. Cerebellum
The part of the brain that involves INVOLUNTARY life functions, like breathing and heartbeat. Medula oblongata
The ability to keep the body in a good state of balance HOMEOSTASIS
The fire alarm sounds loudly. Is this a stimulus or a response? A stimulus
After the fire alarm goes off, you immediately leave the building. Is your leaving a stimulus or a response? Response
Neurons can be replaced if damaged. True or False False!
Sensory neurons send signals to the brain from the senses. True or False? True!
The brain is a muscle. True or False? False!
Created by: nmerson
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