the spinal cord (reflex arc) Flashcards
1
Q
distinguish between a nerve and a neuron
A
nerve is a tissue and the neuron is one individual nerve cell
2
Q
what is the order of the spinal cord
A
sensory neuron
synapse
relay neuron
synapse
motor neuron
3
Q
what type of response is this
A
involuntary
4
Q
Why is involuntary response important
A
automatic response so the brain is not overloaded
5
Q
why is this spinal cord response necessary
A
protect the body from harmful stimuli
fast neurone pathway
helps animals escape from predetors
