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Nervous System Flashcards

(16 cards)

1
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What are the 2 types of neurotransmitters?

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Excitatory and Inhibitory

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What is an example of an excitatory neurotransmitter?

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Acetylcholine, Norepinephrine, Dopamine

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What is an example of an inhibitory neurotransmitter?

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Acetylcholine, Gamma - aminobutyric acid (GABA), Glycine

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4
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What makes up the Central nervous system?

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Brain, Spinal cord

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What are the 4 main sections of the brain?

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Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Diencephalon, Brain stem

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6
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The cerebrum is also known as?

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Grey matter

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Name the 4 lobes that make up the cerebrum.

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Frontal lobe, Parietal lobe, Temporal lobe, Occipital lobe

The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain, responsible for higher brain functions.

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What functions are associated with the frontal lobe?

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Speech, Problem solving, Planning, Decision making, Emotional control

The frontal lobe is crucial for cognitive functions and control of voluntary movements.

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What functions are associated with the parietal lobe?

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Taste, Touch, Movement, Pain, Orientation

The parietal lobe is involved in processing sensory information from various modalities.

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What functions are associated with the temporal lobe?

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Hearing, Memory, Speech

The temporal lobe plays a key role in auditory processing and language comprehension.

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What function is associated with the occipital lobe?

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Vision

The occipital lobe is primarily responsible for visual processing.

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Folds in the cerebrum are called?

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Gyri

Gyri are the raised portions of the brain’s surface.

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Deep grooves separating the gyri are called?

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Fissures

Fissures are larger grooves that divide the brain into regions.

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Shallow grooves separating the gyri are called?

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Sulci

Sulci are smaller grooves that increase the surface area of the brain.

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The cerebrum is separated into left and right?

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Hemispheres

Each hemisphere of the cerebrum controls different functions and processes.

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What is the 2nd largest part of the brain?

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Cerebellum

The cerebellum is responsible for coordination and balance.