Nervous System Flashcards

Front

This is your nervous system.

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The nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

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The central nervous system is responsible for processing information.

Back

The central nervous system is responsible for processing information.

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The spinal cord is protected by the vertebral column.

Back

The spinal cord is protected by the vertebral column.

Front

The Nervous System

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The nervous system is divided into the Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).

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Liver releases glucose

Back

Provides energy for muscles during the fight or flight response

Front

Cortisol released

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Depresses the immune system during the fight or flight response

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Somatic Sensory Receptors

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Provide position, touch, pressure, pain, and temperature sensations.

Front

Special Sensory Receptors

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Provide sensations of smell, taste, vision, balance, and hearing.

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Glands

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Controlled by the autonomic nervous system.

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Neurofibril nodes are found in motor neurons.

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Pre-synaptic terminals are part of relay neurons.