Nerve Impulses Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Action Potentials
A
Rapid
Short
Depolarization potential
2
Q
Depolarization
A
Reversal of potential
3
Q
Voltage Gated Channels
A
Na+ channels
I.e. Lidocaine alters depolarization in neurons by blocking fast sodium channels
4
Q
Central Nervous System
A
Brain + spinal cord
Thinking and reflexes
5
Q
Peripheral Nervous System
A
Cranial + spinal nerves
No thinking; no reflexes
6
Q
Autonomic Nervous System
A
Integrates activity of visceral structures
CNS and PNS components
Sensory and motor components