Nervous System Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What is the function of the nervous system?
A
Controls body functions and responds to stimuli
2
Q
The cells that transmit impulses within the nervous system are called
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Neurons
3
Q
The central nervous system relays messages, processes information, and analyzes information. It consists of the
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Brain and spinal cord
4
Q
The layers that surround the brain are called
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Meninges
5
Q
_________________________ bathes the brain and spinal cord and acts as a “shock absorber”. It also allows for the exchange of nutrients and waste products between blood and nervous tissue.
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Cerebrospinal fluid
6
Q
Cerebrum
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Thinking, memory, senses, and voluntary movement
7
Q
Cerebellum
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Balance and coordination
8
Q
Medulla oblongata
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Controls breathing, heart rate, and digestion
