Control & Communication Flashcards

1
Q

Name the 2 parts of the central nervous system.

A
  1. Brain

2. Spinal cord

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2
Q

What 2 things does the nervous system consist of?

A
  1. Central nervous system

2. Other nerves

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3
Q

Name the part of the brain that controls balance and co-ordination.

A

Cerebellum

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4
Q

Name the part of the brain that controls heart rate and breathing rate?

A

Medulla

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5
Q

Name the part of the brain that is involved in memory, conscious thought and personality.

A

Cerebrum

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6
Q

Name the 3 types of neuron and name them in the correct order.

A

sensory - inter - motor

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7
Q

Where does a sensory neuron carry a message from and to?

A

From the senses (receptors) to the CNS

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8
Q

Where does a motor neuron carry a message from and to?

A

From the CNS to the effector

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9
Q

Name the part of the nervous system that detects the stimulus.

A

Receptor

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10
Q

How are impulses passed along a neuron?

A

Electricity

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11
Q

What do we call the small gap between neurons?

A

A synapse

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12
Q

How do impulses travel across a synapse?

A

Chemicals (neurotransmitters if you are showing off)

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13
Q

Name two structures that are usually the effector.

A
  1. Muscle

2. Gland

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14
Q

What is the purpose of a reflex action?

A

Protection

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15
Q

How is a reflex action different to a conscious response?

A

Quicker and does not initially involve the brain

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16
Q

What name is given to glands that release hormones?

A

endocrine

17
Q

How do hormones travel through the body?

A

The blood

18
Q

What is a hormone?

A

Chemical messenger

19
Q

What are hormones made of?

A

Protein

20
Q

Where in a cell are hormones made?

A

Ribosomes

21
Q

What name is given to a cell that the hormone is sending a message to?

A

Target cell/tissue

22
Q

Why is only the target tissue affected by a specific hormone?

A

They have complementary receptor proteins in the membrane.

23
Q

Name the endocrine gland involved in blood glucose regulation.

A

Pancreas

24
Q

Name the target tissue in blood glucose regulation.

A

The liver

25
Q

How is glucose stored in the liver?

A

Glycogen

26
Q

Name the hormone that is released if blood glucose levels are high.

A

Insulin

27
Q

Name the hormone that is released if blood glucose levels are low.

A

Glucagon

28
Q

What is the result of the message sent by insulin?

A

Glucose converted into glycogen

29
Q

What is the result of the message sent by glucagon?

A

Glycogen converted into glucose