Nervous system Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Central nervous system vs peripheral
A
Central is made of the brain and spine and the peripheral is everything else
2
Q
Structure and functions of parts of a neuron
A
They contain a nucleus, cytosol and cell membrane.
3
Q
Types on neurons and functions
A
Sensory- detects changes in the environment
Interneuron - carry impulses through CNS
Motor neurons - causes a response in a muscle or a gland
4
Q
Transmission of a nerve impulse
A
Stimulus->dendrite->cell body->axon
5
Q
Neural pathways + neurotransmitters
A
Stimulus->receptor->sensory neuron->interneuron->motor neuron->effector->response
