Anatomy/physiology Flashcards
1
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Nervous system
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Body system composed of brain, spinal cord, and nerves
2
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of cranial bones
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8
3
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Sensory nerves
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Carry impulses from organ to brain
4
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5th cranial nerve
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Chief sensory nerve
Largest cranial nerve
AKA trifacial or trigeminal nerve
5
Q
Cells
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Basic unit of life for animals, plants, humans
6
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Lower jaw bone
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Mandible
7
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Motor nerves
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Carry impulses from brain to muscles
8
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7th cranial nerve
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AKA the facial nerve
This nerve is the motor nerve of the face
