AS Flashcards
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Axon
specialized cell membrane w/in a neuron that conducts electrical impales
Forebrain
Cerebral hemispheres, thalamus and hypo-thalamus: funes in higher levels of reason and logic memory and emotion
Midbrain
connects the forebrain to the hindbrain: assitis w/ vision and hearing
Hindbrain
cerebellum,puns and medulla oblongata: responsible for basic functions such as respiration and heart rate
Spinal cord
main nerve pathway for all impulses going to and from the brain
brainstem
connects brain to spinal cord:contains medulla oblongata
AU
both ears
BID
twice daily
OU
both eyes
what is the central nervous system and what is the central nervous system composed of?
The brain
Spinal cord
What do the nerves make up?
the nervous system
Where in the body is the automatic nervous system located?
thought the body;spinal cord, brain
What is the function of the cerebellum?
Balance and Posture
What parts make up the hindbrain
forebrain
midbrain?
pons, cerebellum, and medulla oblongata
cerebrum,thalamus,hypothalamus
the diencephalon (prethalamus, thalamus, hypothalamus, subthalamus, epithalamus, and pretectum) and the telencephalon (cerebrum)
Axons make up what?
the majority of nerves
What are the different branches within the autonomic nervous system?
Sympathetic, parasympathetic nervous systems
What is the difference between the peripheral nervous system and central nervous
system?
CNS- Consists of the brain and spinal cord
PNS- Includes all the nerves that branch out from the CNs to reach the rest of the body
What is happening to the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous when triggered?
Sympathetic - increases hr, and blood pressure, decreases digestion and
blood flow to the skin
Parasympathetic - nervous system, decreases hr, and blood pressure,
and increases digestion and blood flow to skin
What is the function of the Sensory neuron?
detect Stimuli from the enviromat, light, sound, taste, touch, smell, and transmits info as electrical signals to the CNS for processing n interpretation
What are motor nerves ?
nerves that transmit
Signals from the CNS to muscles in the body
What is the location and function of a dendrite?
located on neurons and funes to receive electrical signals
from Other neurons
Where do you find the vitreous humor and what is its function in the eye?
In the posterior Chamber of the eye situated between the lens and retina
What is the structure in the eye that allows an animal to see in the dark/dimmer lighting?
tapetum’; lucidum
What are the 2 photoreceptors found in the retina and what are they responsible for?
rods Vision in the dark
Cones: Color vision and sharp detail in bright light