neurones Flashcards

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what do Sensory neurones do ?

A

carry impulses to the central nervous system

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what do Motor neurones do?

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carry impulses from the central nervous system to effector organs

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3
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where are Relay neurones found?

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only in the central nervous system

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4
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what does a dendron do?

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carries electrical impulses towards the cell body

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what does an axon do?

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carry electrical impulses away from the cell body

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6
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how does sensory neuron differ from motion neurone?

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cel body in sensory is in the middle of the axon
cell body in motor neurone is at beginning

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motor neurone as function?

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dendrites collect impulses from cns
axon carries ive r long distances
myelin sheath speeds up trabsmission

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what does myelin sheath do?

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speeds up transmission bc implies jumps from one gap to another

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9
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damages myelin sheat =

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movement impaired
nerve impulses to muscles would be slower

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