Structure And Funtion Of Neurones Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Main parts of the nervous system
A
Brain, spinal cord
2
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What are receptors
A
Organs containing specialised cells that enable us to detect changes in the environment
3
Q
What travels along the neurones
A
Electrical signals, impulses
4
Q
What are the two effectors
A
Muscles, glands
5
Q
What is the order of the impulse pathway
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Stimulus,receptor,sensory neurone,coordination centre,motor neurone,effector,response
6
Q
What is the path of a reflex arc
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Stimulus, receptor, sensory neurone, relay neurone, motor neurone, effector, response
7
Q
How do impulses travel across a synapse
A
Diffusion
