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Nervous system BQ

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Two main system of the Nervous System Central and Peripheral
Two types of cells found in Nervous System Neurons and Glia
Neurons that carry impulses to the brain and spinal cord Sensory(afferent) neurons
Neurons that carry impulses away from the brain and spinal cord Motor(efferent) neurons
Where do Schwann cells produce myelin Cells outside the CNS
The tough fibrous sheath that covers the whole nerve Epineurium
CT that covers individual fibers Endoneurium
Group of wrapped axons Perineurium
Reflexes can be made up of how many neurons Two or three
What is the difference between a two and three neuron reflex The inclusion
Neurotransmitters diffuse back into synaptic knob
Catecholamines Neurotransmitters
Neurotransmitters Norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin (play a roll in sleep, motor function, mood and pleasure recognition)
Axon of an afferent neuron Synapses with an interneuron
Endorphins and Enkephalons Morphine "like" neurotransmitters
A group of nerve cell bodies in the PNS Ganglion
Autonomic Nervous System Made of parasympathetic and sympathetic
Brain stem includes Pons, medulla, and midbrain
Medulla Cardiac, respiratory and vasomotor
Thalamus Sensation with emotion
Cerebellum Balance and equilibrium
Diencephalon Contains the thalamus and hypothalamus
Hypothalamus Regulate the sleep cycle, water balance and production of ADH
Damage to occipital lobe Effect vision
Layers of the meninges Dura matter
Neurons Transmit impulses
Glia or neuroglia Support cells. Do not transmit impulse.
Frontal lobe Muscle control, coordination
Prefrontal Conscious thought
Primary somatic & Somatic Sensory Body sense of perception
Primary Taste area
Occipital Vision and speech
Wernicke's area Sensory speech
Temporal auditory
Pons Respiration
Cerebrum Sensory perception, emotions, willed movement, consciousness, and memory.
Sympathetic Increase heartbeat, sweat. Decrease peristalsis, and relax bladder.
Parasympathetic Normal, slow heart rate, increase digestive juice.
Created by: kpielechowski
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