Nervous System Flashcards
(9 cards)
What do receptor cells do
They convert various stimuli into electrical impulses
What does the skin detect
Pressure and temperature
What does the nose detect
Chemicals in smell
What do the eyes detect
Light waves
What does the tongue detect
Chemicals in food
What do ears detect
Sound waves and position of head
What is the difference between the function of the sensory and motor neurones
Sensory neurones carry signals from the outer parts of the body into the main nervous system. Motor neurones carry signals from the central nervous system to the outer parts of the body
What 2 systems are involved in the coordination qnd control of the internal environment
Nervous system
Hormonal/ chemical message system
What are the 4 systems of a good control system
Stimulus receptors cordinators and effectors
