Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
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
Normal Size Small Size show me how
A&P CH 5 Peripheral
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Afferent Neurons | sensory neurons that link sensory receptors with the central nervous system and transmit sensory information |
| Autonomic Nervous System | a division of the peripheral nervous system composed of nerves that connect the central nervous system to the glands, heart, and smooth muscles |
| Cranial Nerves | 12 pairs of nerves that transmit information to and from the sensory organs of the face & the muscles of the face, neck, & upper shoulders |
| Dermatome | a cutaneous (skin) section supplied by a single spinal nerve |
| Efferent Nerves | motor nerves that link the central nervous system to the effectors outside it and transmit motor impulses |
| Free Nerve Endings | snesory receptors that detect itch and tickle sensations |
| Mechanical Receptors | sensory receptors that detect changes in pressure, movement, temperature, or other mechanical forces |
| Mixed Nerves | nerves that contain sensory and motor axons |
| Myasthenia Gravis | a disease that usually affects muscles in the face, lips, tongue, neck and throat |
| Myotome | a skeletal muscle or group of skeletal muscles that receives motor axons from a particular spinal nerve |
| Nerve | a bundle of axons, dendrites or both |
| Nociceptors | sensory receptors that detect painful or intense stimuli |
| Parasympathetic Nervous System | the energy conservation & restorative system; Relaxed Response |
| Peripheral Nervous System | system of somatic & autonomic neurons outside the central nervous system |
| Plexus | a network of interwining nerves that innervates a particular region of the body |
| Polio | a virus infection; 1st of the intestines and then of the anterior horn cells of spinal cord |
| Proprioceptors | sensory receptors that provide the body with information about position, movement, muscle tension, joint activity, & equilibrium |
| Reflex | an automatic, involuntary response to a stimuli |
| Somatic Nervous System | a system of nerves that keeps the body in balance with its external environment by transmitting impulses among the central nervous system, skeletal muscles, and skin |
| Spinal Nerves | 31 pairs of mixed nerves |
| Sympathetic Nervous System | part of the autonomic nervous system, Fight or Flight Response |
| Thermal Receptors | sensory receptor sthat detect changes in temperature |
Created by:
AugustaMassage
Popular Massage Therapy sets