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Nervous system A and P Flashcards

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What is the nervous system responsible for?

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Responsible for the control of voluntary and involuntary actions of the body.

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What are the main functions of the nervous system?

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  • Sensory - Perception
  • Information transfer and processing
  • Motor function
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What kind of nerves travel from the receptors to the CNS?

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Afferent

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4
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What type of nerves travel from the CNS to the motor neurones?

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Efferent

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5
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How many cranial nerve pairs are there?

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  • 12 pairs
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How many pairs of nerves are found in the spine?

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31 pairs

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What are the main components of a nerve cell?

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  • Axons
  • Dendrites
  • Schwann Cells
  • Nodes of ranvier
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8
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Define “Neurogita”.

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A special type of connective tissue that supports neurons.

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9
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Define “Ganglia”.

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Grey matter outside of the CNS

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10
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Where are Dendrites found?

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  • Input end of the neurone
  • Multiple per neuron
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Where does the Axon carry the impulse?

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Away from the cell body.

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What are the nodes of Ranvier?

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Narrow, non insulating parts of a neurone that impulses jump between.

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What are the key properties of a neurotransmitter?

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  • Synthesised by nerve cells
  • Transported by nerve cells
  • Released in response to an impulse
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What is the function of neuralgia?

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  • To provide structural support for cells.
  • To create a blood brain barrier, restricting movement of substances between blood and tissue.
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What are the 4 main parts of the brain?

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  • Cerebellum
  • Brainstem
  • Diacephalon
  • Cerebrum
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16
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How many hemispheres are found in the cerrebrum?

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2

17
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How many lobes are found in the cerebrum?

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4

18
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What is the cerebrum responsible for?

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  • Complex functions
  • Perception of sensory information
19
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What are the 2 components of the diacephalon?

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  • Hypothalamus
  • Thalamus
20
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What is the function of the thalamus?

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  • Interprets sensory information
21
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What are the functions of the hypothalaus?

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  • Thermoregulation
  • Regulates food intake
  • Regulates behavioural patterns and circadian rhythm
    -controls and integrates autonomic nervous systems.
22
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Where is the cerebellum located?

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  • Posterior to the medulla
  • Inferior to the occipital lobe
23
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what is the function of the cerebellum ?

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  • Coordinates complex and skilled movements
24
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What does the brain stem consist of?

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  • Mid-brain
  • Pons
  • Medulla oblongata
25
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What does the mid brain consist of?

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The ascending and desending nerve tracts connecting the upper brain to the lower brain stem.

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