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Define and describe resting potential

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Resting neuron not being stimulated; -70 mv

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During RMP, where are the K+ ions located and where are the Na+ ions located?

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More K+ inside the cell, more Na+ outside cell

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Define and describe action potential

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rapid change in membrane potential; first in positive direction, then negative, then returning to RMP

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Define threshold

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Degree of depolarization reaches -55mv, action potential occurs

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Define depolarization

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membrane potential less negative (more positive) and closer to 0 mv

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Define repolorization

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After depolarization, K+ ions diffuse out of cell

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Define hyperpolarization

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membrane potential more negative; below -70 mv

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What are the chemicals responsible for pain sensation

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Enkephalins, beta endorphin, and substance P

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What is the function of substance P

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Functions as neurotransmitter in neurons that conduct impulses associated with pain into spinal cord and brain

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What is the function of Enkephalins

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Relieve pain sensations by binding to receptors in brain

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What is the function of beta endorphin

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Acts longer than enkephalins, more potent pain reliever in brain and spinal cord

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What are the components of a myelin sheath

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Lipids and proteins

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What is the structure and function of a unipolar neuron

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Single process extends from cell body, divides into two branches that function as one, dendrites near peripheral body (top), other branch enters near spinal cord, most cell bodies found in ganglia

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What is the structure and function of a bipolar neuron

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Two processes, one arising from either end; one axon, one dendrite, found in specialized parts of eyes, ears, and nose

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What is the structure and function of a multipolar neuron

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Many processes arises from cell body, one is a axon, rest are dendrites, mostly in brain and spinal cord

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Where are voltage gated channels located on a neuron

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Axon hillock/initial segment/trigger zone at first part of axon

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Where do action potentials begin and end

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Begins at axon hillock and ends at axon terminal

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Define motor (efferent) neuron and provide location

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Located in PNS, carries impulses away from CNS

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Define sensory (afferent) neurons and provide location

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Located in PNS, carries impulses toward CNS

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Define interneurons and provide location

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Located in CNS, integrates sensory signals

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Describe function and location of synaptic cleft

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Space after axon terminal between next target cell; neurotransmitters released to target cell

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Where are graded potentials formed and located on a neuron

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localized temporary change in membrane potential that occurs at the dendrites in response to a stimulus; decay over distance and time. requires summation to reach threshold

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What are the 4 neuroglia cell of the CNS

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Astrocytes, Oligodendrocytes, Microglia, and Ependymal cells

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What are some of the functions of an Astrocyte

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Connects neurons to blood vessels, exchange nutrients and growth factors, for m scar tissue, aid in metabolism of certain substances, part of brain barrier

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What are some functions of Oligodendrocytes
Myelinate CNS axons; also provide structural support
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What are some functions of Microglia
Phagocytic cell; provides structural support
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What are some functions of ependymal cells
Line central canal of spinal cord and ventricles of brain; cover choroid plexuses, help regulate CSF, ciliated columnar cells
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What are some functions of Schwann cells
Produce myelin of the peripheral neurons
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What are the two neuroglia of the PNS
Schwann cells and Satellite cell
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What are some functions of Satellite cells
Provide nutritional support, help regulate concentrations of ions around neuron cells bodies with ganglia
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Which are the most numerous neuroglia cells
Astrocytes
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Define Summation
The addictive effect of several electrical impulses on a neuromuscular junction; junction between a nerve cell and muscle cell
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Define Saltation
jumping action potentials across internodes
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Define continuous conduction
Propagation along an unmyelinated axon
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What is a dermatome
Area of skin innervated by the sensory nerve fibers of a particular spinal nerve
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What is a plexus
Complex network formed by anterior rami (branches) of spinal nerves
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What is a tract
Bundles of nerves in CNS
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What is the function and location of the cervical enlargement
Thickening in spinal cord and neck region that supplies nerves to upper limbs
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What is the function and location of the lumbar enlargement
Thickening in lower back that gives off nerves to lower limbs
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What is the function of the filum terminale
Anchors spinal cord
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What is the function and location of the conus medullaris
Inferior to lumbar enlargement, spinal cord tapered to structure, nervous tissue extend downward within vertebral canal to become spinal nerves
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What is the location and function of the Cervical Plexus
Formed by anterior rami of C1-C4 spinal nerves, supply muscles of skin and neck; C3-C5 contribute to phrenic nerve (motor impulses to diaphragm)
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What is the location and function of the Brachial Plexus
Formed by anterior branches C5-T1, deep within shoulders; 5 branches
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What are the 5 branches of the Brachial Plexus
Musculocutaneous Nerve, Ulnar/median nerves, Radial nerves, Axillary nerves
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What is the function of the Musculocutaneous Nerve
Supply muscles of anterior arms and skin of forearms
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What is the function of the Ulnar/Median Nerves
Supply muscles of forearms and hands, skin of hands
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What is the function of the Radial Nerve
Supply posterior muscles of arms and skin of forearms and hands
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What is the function of the Axillary Nerve
Supply muscles and skin of anterior, lateral, and posterior arms
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What is the location and function of the Lumbosacral Plexus
Formed by anterior branches L1-S4, in regions of abdomen and sacral portions in pelvic cavity
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What is a monosynaptic reflex
Consists of two neurons; sensory and motor; 1 synapse in spinal cord ex: knee-jerk reflex
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What is the withdrawal reflex
Occurs when a person touches or steps on something painful; polysynaptic- sensory, interneuron, and motor neuron
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What is a cross extensor reflex
During withdrawal reflex, flexors on affected side contract, extensors inhibited; shifts body weight
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How many pairs of spinal nerves are there
31 pair; 8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, 1 coccygeal nerve
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Where does the spinal cord begin and end
Begins at brainstem and ends in lower lumbar region, tapering off to form conus medullaris
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Define and give location of the meninges
Membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord; 3 layers; Dura mater, Arachnoid mater, pia mater
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Where is CSF located within meninges
Within Arachnoid mater, in subarachnoid space
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What is the function of the Pia Mater
Inner layer of meninges attached to brain surface, contains blood vessels, and nerves that nourish CNS
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What is the function of the Dura Mater
Outer layer of tough dense connective tissue; contains dural sinuses and epidural space
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What is the function of the posterior/dorsal root
Dorsal roots allow sensory neurons to enter spinal cord
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Define ascending tracts
Spinal tracts that conduct sensory information to brain
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Define descending tracts
Spinal tracts that conduct motor commands from brain via motor neurons reaching muscles and glands
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Define and give location of Fasciculus Gracilis and Fasciculus Cuneatus (Ascending tract)
Located in posterior funiculi; conduct sensory impulses associated with senses of touch, pressure, and body movement from skin, muscles, tendons, and joints to brain
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Define and give location of Spinothalamic tracts (lateral/anterior) (Ascending tract)
Located in the lateral and anterior funiculi; conduct sensory impulses associated with the senses of pain, temperature, touch, pressure, from various regions to brain
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Define and give location of Spinocerebellar tracts (posterior/anterior) (Ascending tract)
Located in lateral funiculi; conduction of sensory impulses required for coordination of muscles movements from muscles of lower limbs and trunk to cerebellum
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Define and give location of Corticospinal tracts (lateral/anterior) (Descending tract)
Located in lateral and anterior funiculi; conduct motor impulses associated with voluntary movements from the brain to skeletal muscles
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Define and give location of Reticulospinal tracts (lateral/anterior/medial) (Descending tract)
Located in lateral and anterior funiculi; conduct motor impulses associated with the maintenance of muscle tone and activity of sweat glands from brain
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Define and give location of Rubrospinal tract (Descending tract)
Located in lateral funiculi; conduct motor impulses associated with muscular coordination from the brain
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What nerve is associated with Carpal Tunnel syndrome
Median nerve (compressed in carpal tunnel)
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What are the five parts of reflex arc
Receptor, Sensory neuron, Interneuron, Motor neuron, and effector
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What is a receptor
Receptor end of a dendrite or specialized receptor cell; sensitive to a specific type of internal or external change
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What is a sensory neuron
Dendrite, cell body and axon of sensory neuron; conducts an impulse from the receptor into brain or spinal cord
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What is a motor neuron
Dendrite, cell body, axon of motor neuron; conducts an impulse from brain or spinal cord out to synapse with an effector
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What is an interneuron
Dendrite, cell body, axon of a neuron with brain or spinal cord; serves as a processing center, conducts impulse from sensory to its synapse with motor neuron
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What is an effector
Muscle or gland; responds to stimulation by the motor neuron and produces the reflex or behavioral action
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What is the structure of a peripheral nerve
Nerves are bundles of axons with 3 coverings; endoneurium (surrounds individual axons), perineurium(encloses each fascicle), and epineurium(surrounds group of bundles fascicles, outermost layer)

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