Science (nervous system) PT 3 Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
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Stimulus response pathway flow (5)
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Stimulus–> Receptor –> Coordination centre –> Effector –> Response
2
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Receptor meaning
A
special types of nerve cells that may be located in the sensory organs
2
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Response meaning
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The action taken (e.g., moving hand away from the hot object).
2
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Effector meaning
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Effectors receive the message from the CNS to respond in a particular way.
3
Q
examples of effectors
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organs, muscles or glands
4
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Stimulus meaning
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A change in the environment (e.g., touching a hot object).
5
Q
receptors for chemicals
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chemoreceptors
6
Q
mechanoreceptors?
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receptors for touch, pressure, sound and motions?
7
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receptors for light
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photoreceptors
8
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receptors for temperature
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thermoreceptors
9
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receptors for damaged cells
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pain receptors
10
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receptors for odour/smell?
A
olfactory receptors
