1.1 Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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the nervous system consist of ;
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- central nervous system
- peripheral nervous system
2
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the central nervous system consist of
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brain and spine
3
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peripheral nervous system consist of
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cranial nerves and spinal nerves
4
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function of human nervous system
(3M)
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- detects stimuli
- detects information into impulses
- interprets impulses
5
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Voluntary action is
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controlled by the human brain ( aka doing stuff voluntarily )
6
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stimulus - ( blank ) - ( blank ) - repulse
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affecter
effector
7
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involuntary action is to do something
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without conscious / thinking
8
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involuntary action examples controlled by the medulla oblongata
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- heartbeat , breathing , peristalsis
9
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examples of involuntary actions which are controlled by the spinal cord (Reflex action)
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-withdrawing hand when touching a hot object
-withdrawing foot when touching a sharp object
