Medical Detective: Topic 2 Flashcard Nervous system

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What consists of the brain and spinal cord?

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Central Nervous System

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Where does the message for a reflex response originate from?

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The spinal cord

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What is blinking an example of?

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A reflex response

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In the context of a fire alarm, what is the fire alarm considered?

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A stimulus

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Which part of the brain is represented by letter C in the illustration?

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Parietal lobe

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What is the function of the Central Nervous System?

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To process and transmit information throughout the body.

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What are the two main divisions of the Nervous System?

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Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System.

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What is a reflex action?

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An automatic response to a stimulus that does not involve conscious thought.

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What role do sensory neurons play in the nervous system?

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They transmit sensory information from the body to the brain.

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What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary responses?

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Voluntary responses are controlled consciously, while involuntary responses occur automatically.