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The Nervous System

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Decks in this class (13)

Divisions ofThe Nervous System
What does the central nervous sys...,
What does the peripheral nervous ...,
What does the afferent division do 3
10  cards
Autonomic Vs Somatic
A effectors 1,
A function 2,
A efferent pathways 3
14  cards
Sympathetic Vs Parasympathetic
S heart 1,
S lungs 2,
S stomach intestines 3
20  cards
The Brain
Cerebrum function timlrr 1,
Cerebellum function 2,
Where does the cerebellum receive...
19  cards
Protection of the CNS
What are the three meninges layers 1,
What is the dura mater and what d...,
What is the arachnoid mater and w...
10  cards
Receptors
Location of thermoreceptor 1,
Function of thermoreceptor 2,
Location of osmoreceptors 3
16  cards
Generation Of A Nerve Impulse
What does a resting neuron contai...,
What is another name for a nerve ...,
Define resting membrane potential...
18  cards
Propagation Of A Neve Impulse
In continuous conduction ________...,
Where does action potential move ...,
What is continuous conduction 3
9  cards
Transmission Of A Nerve Impulse
Action potential causes d________...,
What is the synaptic knob 2,
After entering the synaptic knob ...
11  cards
Reflex Arcs
What are four characteristics of ...,
S______ causes n________ ton dete...,
The s_____ n___ carries nerve imp...
7  cards
Cell Replacement Theory
What do stem cells do 1,
What is meant by neurodegenerativ...,
How could cell replacement therap...
11  cards
Nervous Vs Endocrine Systems
Ns nature of message 1,
Es nature of message 2,
Ns transport of message 3
12  cards
Nerve Cells
Define neuron 1,
What do all neurons consist of 3 ...,
What is the myelin sheath 3
22  cards

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