biological approach (ass2) Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
cerebrum is 85% of the brains…
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weight
2
Q
cerebral cortex is…
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the outer layer of cerebrum
3
Q
cerebellum is known as…
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little brain
4
Q
the human nervous system consists of two types of systems -
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central nervous system (CNS) & peripheral nervous system (PNS)
5
Q
CNS contains…
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the spinal cord & the brain
6
Q
PNS contains…
A
the autonomic nervous system & the somatic nervous system
7
Q
the nervous system is away for information to…
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travel from environment to brain vice versa via your body
8
Q
the autonomic nervous system…
A
carries signals from internal organs
9
Q
the autonomic nervous system is associated…
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with involuntary unconscious movement
10
Q
the somatic nervous system…
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is associated with voluntary conscious movement e.g. pressing something
