Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

2023 SEM 1 ANAPHY (LEC) > Nervous System > Flashcards

Nervous System Flashcards

1
Q

What are the functions of nervous system
(R MICE)

A

Receive sensory output
Maintaining homeostasis
Integrating info
Controlling muscles and glands
Establishing and maintaining mental activity.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are the 2 diversions of the nervous system

A

Central
Peripheral

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Central division consists of

A

Brain
Spinal chord

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Peripheral division of the nervous system consist of

A

Nerves
Ganglia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What a are the 2 division of peripheral nervous system

A

Sensory division
Motor division

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Identify the division of peripheral nervous system:
From sensory receptors to CNS

A

Sensory division

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Identify the division of peripheral nervous system:
From CNS to effector organ

A

Motor division

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Enumerate the cells of the nervous system

A

Dendrites
Axon
Neurons
Glial cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Identify the cells of the nervous system:
receive stimuli, conduct action potentials, and transmit signals to other neurons or effector organs

A

Neurons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Identify the cells of the nervous system:
carry out different activities that enhance neuron function and maintain normal conditions within nervous tissue

A

Glial cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Identify the cells of the nervous system:
• short,branching cytoplasmic extensions
• receive information from other neurons

A

Dendrites

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Identify the cells of the nervous system:
single long cell process extending from the neuron cell body

A

Axons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Identify the cells of the nervous system:
Receives information

A

Dendrites

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Identify the cells of the nervous system:
Receives stimuli

A

Neurons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Identify the cells of the nervous system:
Conduct action potential

A

Neurons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Identify the type of glial cells in the CNS:
major supporting cells in the CNS

A

Astrocytes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Identify the type of glial cells in the CNS:
Line the fluid-filled cavities

A

Ependymal cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Identify the type of glial cells in the CNS:
Act as immune cells of the CNS

A

Microglia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Identify the type of glial cells in the CNS:
Provide an insulating material that surrounds axons

A

Oligodendrocytes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Identify the type of glial cells in the PNS:
Provide insulating material around axons

A

Schwann cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Identify the type of glial cells in the PNS :
Provide support and nutrition to the neurons

A

Satellite cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

It is the specialized layers that wrap around the axons of some neurons

A

Myelin sheaths

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

It is the gaps in the myelin sheath

A

Nodes of ranvier

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Identify the cell type of the neurons:
It has many dendrites and one axon

A

Multipolar neurons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Identify the cell type of the neurons:
It has one dendrite and one axon

A

Bipolar neutrons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Identify the cell type of the neurons:
It appears to have a single axon

A

Pseudo-unipolar neutrons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

It lacks the myelin sheaths

A

Unmyelinated axons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

It is a junction where the axon of one neuron interacts with another neuron or with cells of an effector organ

A

Synapse

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

What are the 2 groups of the nerves of the PNS

A

12 pairs of cranial nerves
31 pairs of spinal nerves

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

It extends the foremen magnum at the base of the skull to the second lumbar vertebra

A

Spinal cord

31
Q

It is an involuntary reaction in despondent to a stimuli

A

Reflexes

32
Q

What are the 2 type of reflexes

A

Reflex arc
Knee-jerk reflex

33
Q

The spinal chord extends from the _____ at the base of the skull to the ____

A

Foremen magnum
Second lumbar vertebra

34
Q

Identify the type of reflex:
It occurs when muscles contract in response to a stretching force applied to them

A

Knee-jerk reflex

35
Q

Identify the type of reflex:
It is the basic functional unit of the nervous system because it is the smallest, simplest pathway capable of receiving a stimulus and yielding a response

A

Relaxes arc

36
Q

It connects the spinal chord to the remainder of the brain

A

Brainstem

37
Q

The brainstem controls the ….

A

Heart rate, blood pressure, breathing

38
Q

The most inferior portion of the brainstem

A

Medulla oblongata

39
Q

It is superior to the medulla oblongata

A

Pons

40
Q

It lies superior to the pons

A

Midbrain

41
Q

It is the smallest region of the brainstem

A

Midbrain

42
Q

It contains ascending tract and descending nerve tract, as well as, several nuclei

A

Pons

43
Q

It regulates the heart rate and blood vessel diameter, breathing, swallowing, vomiting, coughing, sneezing, balance, and coordination

A

Medulla oblongata

44
Q

It is involved in coordinating the eye movements and controlling pupil diameter and lens shape

A

Midbrain

45
Q

It is attached to the brainstem

A

Cerebellum

46
Q

Cerebellum is attached to the brainstem by several large connections called…

A

Cerebellum peduncles

47
Q

It is the largest part of the brain

A

Cerebrum

48
Q

Cerebrum is divided into ….

A

Left and right hemisphere

49
Q

It is the part of the brain between the brainstem and the cerebrum

A

Diencephalon

50
Q

Diencephalon consists of ….

A

Thalamus
Epithalamus
Hypothalamus

51
Q

It is the the largest part of the diencephalon

A

Thalamus

52
Q

It is a small area superior and posterior to the thalamus

A

Epithalamus

53
Q

It is the most inferior part of the diencephalon

A

Hypothalamus

54
Q

It consists of a cluster of nuclei -
It consists of a few small nuclei -
It consists of several small nuclei -

A

Thalamus
Epithalamus
Hypothalamus

55
Q

It controls the body temp, hunger and thirst

A

Hypothalamus

56
Q

It influences mood and registers an unlocalized, uncomfortable perception of pain

A

Thalamus

57
Q

Name all the lobes

A

Frontal lobe
Parietal lobe
Temporal lobe
Occipital lobe

58
Q

Identify the lobes:
It is important in the control of voluntary motor functions,
motivation, aggression, mood, and olfactory reception

A

Frontal lobe

59
Q

Identify the lobes:
sensory information (touch, pain, temperature, and balance)

A

Parietal lobe

60
Q

Identify the lobes:
receiving and perceiving visual input

A

Occipital lobe

61
Q

Identify the lobes:
olfactory (smell) and auditory (hearing) sensations and plays an important role in memory

A

Temporal lobe

62
Q

It is involved in the emotional and visceral response to odors and the pineal gland

A

Epithalamus

63
Q

It is a connective tissue membranes that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord

A

Meninges

64
Q

Name the meninges from the most superficial to deep

A

Dura mater
Arachnoid mater
Pia mater

65
Q

What is the thickest meninges

A

Dura mater

66
Q

It provides a protective cushion around the CNS

A

Cerebrospinal fluid

67
Q

Choroid plexuses produces…

A

Cerebrospinal fluid

68
Q

Cerebrospinal fluid is produced by

A

Choroid plexuses

69
Q

It is the accumulation of Cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles

A

Hydrocephalus

70
Q

CSF

A

Cerebrospinal fluid

71
Q

It has a set set of 12 paired nerves in the back of the brain

A

Cranial nerves

72
Q

Cranial nerves sends…

A

Electrical signals

73
Q

Its functions are largely controlled unconsciously

A

Autonomic nervous system

74
Q

What are the 2 division that autonomic nervous system is composed of

A

Sympathetic division
Parasympathetic division

2023 SEM 1 ANAPHY (LEC) (15 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions