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A&P Chp 8 -- The Nervous System

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What are the functions of the nervous system   show
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show 1. Central nervous system (CNS) 2. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)  
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__________ is the bodies neural control center   show
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show Nerves and sensory receptors  
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__________ division and _________ division are the two functional divisions of the nervous system   show
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show Somatic and Autonomic  
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Somatic nervous system is _____________ control of the skeletal system   show
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Autonomic nervous system is ______________ control of the cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, and glands   show
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show Neurons  
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What are the main structures that make up a neuron   show
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show Cell Body  
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show Dendrites  
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show Axon  
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show 1. Insulate axons 2. Increase speed of impulse transmission  
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Tiny spaces between adjacent myelin-forming cells where the axon is exposed are known as   show
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Name the three different types of neurons   show
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show Ganglia in the PNS house sensory neuron cell bodies. Their functions are to 1. Carry impulses from peripheral body parts to the CNS 2. Detect homeostatic changes directly or through sensory receptors  
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_____________ are located entirely in CNS and are situated between sensory and motor neurons   show
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Where are Motor neurons located and what are their functions   show
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__________ support and protect neurons   show
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Name the five types of neuroglia   show
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_______________ line cavities in brain and spinal cord, produce cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)   show
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__________ anchor neurons to blood vessels in CNS and help regulate material exchange by helping to form the blood brain barrier.   show
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_____________ are phagocytes of the CNS, they eat bacteria and debris, and clean up the area   show
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____________ form myelin sheath for neurons in the CNS   show
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show Schwann Cells  
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show Irritability ; Conductivity  
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___________ is the ability to respond to a stimulus by forming an impulse   show
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show Conductivity  
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show 1.Membrane is polarized. 2.Inside of cell is - charge due to Excess of + charged ions outside cell 3.Sodium (Na+) ions are outside the cell membrane and Potassium (K+) ions are inside  
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When a neuron is at rest membrane is ______ due to unequal distribution of electrical charges on each side of the membrane   show
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show 1.Na+ permeability increases and diffuses into the neuron causing the inside to be positive and the outside to be negative. 2.Both Na+ and K+ are inside the cell 3.Creates a nerve impulse  
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show 1. K+ diffuses outward to reestablish the charge distribution of the resting state (positive outside, negative inside) 2. Na+ is then pumped out and K+ is pumped in to reestablish ion distribution of the resting state (Na+ outside, K+ inside)  
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What is impulse conduction   show
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What is Saltatory Conduction`   show
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show Synapse  
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show 1. Synaptic knob of presynaptic neuron 2. Postsynaptic structure (neuron or effector) 3. Synaptic cleft  
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What is the last step of synaptic transmission   show
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show presynaptic  
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During the second step of synaptic transmission Neurotransmitters bind to receptors on ___________ neuron’s plasma membrane   show
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During the third step of Synaptic transmission A response is triggered in the _______________ to either stimulate or inhibit the transmission of the impulse further   show
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show Synapse  
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show Synaptic knob  
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show Enable communication between neurons and neurons with other cells  
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___________ promotes impulse formation in postsynaptic cells (ex. acetylcholine, norepinephrine)   show
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show Inhibitory neurotransmitter  
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What protects the CNS   show
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show 1. Thin, innermost layer 2. Adheres to CNS structure surfaces 3. Contain blood vessels to nourish brain and spinal cord  
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show 1. Middle layer, delicate, web-like, avascular 2. Subarachnoid space : filled with cerebrospinal fluid  
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show 1. Tough, outermost layer 2. Attached to cranial bones 3. Forms protective tube in vertebral canal  
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____________ contains adipose tissue and blood vessels   show
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show 1. Cerebrum 2. Cerebellum 3. Diencephalon 4. Brain Stem  
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show Cerebrum  
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show 1. Sensations 2. Voluntary actions 3. Reasoning 4. Planning 5. Problem Solving  
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Describe the structure of the cerebrum   show
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The outer surface of the cerebrum composed of grey matter (neuron cell bodies and unmyelinated fibers) is called   show
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The ___________________ lies beneath the cortex and is white matter composed of myelinated fibers that transmit impulses between brain structures   show
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show Frontal  
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The Parietal lobe of the cerebral hemisphere is used for   show
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show Temporal  
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The occipital lobe of the cerebral hemisphere is used for   show
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What the 3 types of functions areas in the cerebrum   show
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show Sensory areas  
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show Outgoing  
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_________________ connects incoming information with outgoing information   show
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The diencephalon lies between the _______________ and the ____________   show
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show Thalamus ; Hypothalamus  
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What is the function of the Thalamus   show
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show Hypothalamus  
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The hypothalamus maintains homeostasis by regulating   show
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The _____________ is associated with the diencephalon and involved in memory and emotions   show
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show Brain Stem  
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show 1. Midbrain 2. Pons 3. Medulla Oblongata  
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show Midbrain  
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What is the function of Pons   show
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______________ is the most inferior portion of the brain, connects to the spinal cord   show
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The medulla oblongata contains the ______________ that controls respiratory rate and depth   show
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show Heart rate  
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The medulla oblongata contains the ___________________ that regulates blood pressure and blood flow   show
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Describe reticular formation   show
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______________ Controls and coordinates the interaction of skeletal muscles and controls posture, posture, balance, and muscle coordination.   show
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show ventricles  
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Ventricles are filled with Filled with ____________ which is extracted from the __________ (a mass of blood vessels)   show
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show lateral ventricles  
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show diencephalon  
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The Fourth ventricle is Midline of brain stem, anterior to cerebellum, Continuous with _________ of spinal cord   show
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What is the first step in the flow of CSF   show
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What is the second step in the flow of   show
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What is the last step in the flow of CSF   show
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show 2nd lumbar vertebra (L2)  
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show Cauda equina (horse tail)  
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show 1. Anterior median fissure 2. Posterior median sulcus  
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___________ columns surround the gray matter   show
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show 1. Anterior Column 2. Posterior Column 3. Lateral Column  
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show Gray Matter  
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Gray matter forms….   show
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______________ transmits impulses to and from the brain and is the reflex center for spinal reflexes   show
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show Ascending (sensory) tracts  
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Descending (motor) tracts transmit impulses ....   show
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show Cranial nerves  
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show Spinal nerves  
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show Sense of smell  
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show Optic  
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The Oculomotor nerve, trochlea nerve, and abducens nerve are all used for   show
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The _____________ nerve used for balance and hearing   show
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show ANS(peresypathetic), and organs  
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The __________ and _____________ nerves are used for the tongue and throat   show
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Facial and trigeminal nerves are used for   show
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________ nerves are used in the muscles of the mouth, throat, neck, and upper back   show
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The 3 types of nerves are   show
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show Fibers  
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______________ is composed of a group of nerves in a specific area   show
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show 1. Cervical plexus : found in the neck 2. Brachial plexus : found in the upper torso 3. Lumbar plexus: found in the lower back  
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Spinal nerves form from two roots in the spinal cord ___________ root (sensory axons) and __________ root (Motor axons)   show
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___________ are rapid, involuntary, and predictable responses to internal and external stimuli   show
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show Homeostasis  
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Reflex pathways are called   show
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show 1. Autonomic reflexes (happen without our knowing) 2. Somatic reflexes (consciously aware of them)  
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show 1.Pain receptors form an impulse which is carried by sensory neuron to Interneuron in spinal cord, which passes impulse to Motor neuron in spinal cord, which uses it axon to carry the impulse to Effectors on muscles in the body that respond by contracting  
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______________ functions involuntarily without conscious control.   show
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show Homeostasis  
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show Motor  
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The two motor neurons used by ANS are   show
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_________ neuron runs from CNS to autonomic ganglion   show
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show Postganglionic  
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show Sympathetic ; Parasympathetic  
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show Preganglionic fibers arise from thoracic and lumbar regions and synapse with postganglionic neuron cell bodies in the sympathetic chain ganglia found close to the spinal column  
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show Parasympathetic division  
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show Acetylcholine  
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show Parasympathetic  
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show norepinephrine  
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show Fight or Flight  
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Parasympathetic division dominates during __________   show
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