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Neurotransmitters are made in the pre synaptic __________.
Neurotransmitters are made in the pre synaptic __________.
neurone
During resting potential, the neuron moves Na+ ions to the outside of the cell and K+ ions to the __________ of the cell.
During resting potential, the neuron moves Na+ ions to the outside of the cell and K+ ions to the __________ of the cell.
inside
A change in charge that travels as a wave along the membrane of a neuron is called an __________.
A change in charge that travels as a wave along the membrane of a neuron is called an __________.
action potential
Sodium ions are in large concentration along the outside of the cell __________.
Sodium ions are in large concentration along the outside of the cell __________.
To initiate a nerve impulse, a stimulus of adequate __________ is required.
To initiate a nerve impulse, a stimulus of adequate __________ is required.
The ______ nerve carries sensory input for smell.
The ______ nerve carries sensory input for smell.
The ______ nerve controls muscles of the eye and eyelid.
The ______ nerve controls muscles of the eye and eyelid.
The ______ nerve provides sensory input for hearing and equilibrium.
The ______ nerve provides sensory input for hearing and equilibrium.
The ______ nerve is the longest cranial nerve.
The ______ nerve is the longest cranial nerve.
The ______ nerve controls the muscles of the tongue.
The ______ nerve controls the muscles of the tongue.
The hypothalamus helps to coordinate the ______ and endocrine systems.
The hypothalamus helps to coordinate the ______ and endocrine systems.
The hypothalamus secretes ______ to regulate various body functions.
The hypothalamus secretes ______ to regulate various body functions.
One of the functions of the hypothalamus is to regulate body ______.
One of the functions of the hypothalamus is to regulate body ______.
The cerebellum is primarily responsible for coordinating ______ movements.
The cerebellum is primarily responsible for coordinating ______ movements.
The cerebellum helps maintain ______, muscle control, and balance.
The cerebellum helps maintain ______, muscle control, and balance.
The brainstem is composed of three parts: midbrain, ______, and medulla oblongata.
The brainstem is composed of three parts: midbrain, ______, and medulla oblongata.
The thalamus is part of the ______ and relays sensory information.
The thalamus is part of the ______ and relays sensory information.
The hypothalamus is involved in emotional responses such as pleasure, rage, and ______.
The hypothalamus is involved in emotional responses such as pleasure, rage, and ______.
The nervous system is responsible for carrying messages to the ______ to be interpreted.
The nervous system is responsible for carrying messages to the ______ to be interpreted.
There are ______ pairs of nerves in the peripheral nervous system.
There are ______ pairs of nerves in the peripheral nervous system.
The four primary functions of the nervous system include sensing the world, transmitting information, processing information, and ______.
The four primary functions of the nervous system include sensing the world, transmitting information, processing information, and ______.
Only ______% of the cells in the brain are active and involved in electrical impulse generation.
Only ______% of the cells in the brain are active and involved in electrical impulse generation.
A ______ is a type of Deep Learning neural network architecture commonly used in Computer Vision.
A ______ is a type of Deep Learning neural network architecture commonly used in Computer Vision.
The connections between neurons in the brain create a network that resembles a ______.
The connections between neurons in the brain create a network that resembles a ______.
The ______ system has a slower response and longer duration compared to the nervous system.
The ______ system has a slower response and longer duration compared to the nervous system.
The five senses include vision, hearing, smell, taste, and ______.
The five senses include vision, hearing, smell, taste, and ______.
Hair cells on the basilar membrane vibrate to certain __________ and send signals down the auditory nerve.
Hair cells on the basilar membrane vibrate to certain __________ and send signals down the auditory nerve.
Light is focused by the __________ after it enters the eye through the cornea and pupil.
Light is focused by the __________ after it enters the eye through the cornea and pupil.
Rod cells detect the amount of light, while __________ cells distinguish colors.
Rod cells detect the amount of light, while __________ cells distinguish colors.
The chemicals released by injured tissues stimulate free nerve endings in the skin, which perceives the sensation as __________.
The chemicals released by injured tissues stimulate free nerve endings in the skin, which perceives the sensation as __________.
Smell and taste together create the sensation of __________, which is affected when we have a cold.
Smell and taste together create the sensation of __________, which is affected when we have a cold.
The parasympathetic division is often referred to as the 'Rest and ______' system.
The parasympathetic division is often referred to as the 'Rest and ______' system.
The sympathetic division is known as the 'Fight or ______' system.
The sympathetic division is known as the 'Fight or ______' system.
One effect of parasympathetic activation is ______ processing.
One effect of parasympathetic activation is ______ processing.
The single motor neuron cell leads from the CNS directly to the ______.
The single motor neuron cell leads from the CNS directly to the ______.
The neurotransmitter commonly associated with preganglionic nerve endings in the sympathetic nervous system is ______.
The neurotransmitter commonly associated with preganglionic nerve endings in the sympathetic nervous system is ______.
The sympathetic division increases alertness and metabolic ______.
The sympathetic division increases alertness and metabolic ______.
The ciliary muscle contracts and influences ______ of the lens in the eye.
The ciliary muscle contracts and influences ______ of the lens in the eye.
The process of ______ is promoted by the parasympathetic division.
The process of ______ is promoted by the parasympathetic division.
Flashcards
Nervous System
Nervous System
A complex system of nerve fibers and cells connecting the brain and spinal cord to all body organs, facilitating rapid communication and control of body functions.
Nervous System Response
Nervous System Response
Characterized by rapid responses and short duration.
Peripheral Nervous System Nerves
Peripheral Nervous System Nerves
There are 43 pairs of nerves. 12 pairs are directly connected to the brain, and 31 pairs are connected to the spinal cord.
Brain Neuron Connections
Brain Neuron Connections
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Brain Use Myth
Brain Use Myth
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Nervous System Function 1
Nervous System Function 1
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Nervous System Function 2
Nervous System Function 2
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Nervous System Function 3
Nervous System Function 3
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Action Potential
Action Potential
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Resting Potential
Resting Potential
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Nerve Impulse
Nerve Impulse
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Neurotransmitter Release
Neurotransmitter Release
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Chemical Neurotransmission
Chemical Neurotransmission
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Hypothalamus Function
Hypothalamus Function
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Hypothalamus endocrine control
Hypothalamus endocrine control
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Cerebellum Function
Cerebellum Function
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Cerebellum Input
Cerebellum Input
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Brainstem Parts
Brainstem Parts
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Brainstem's Role
Brainstem's Role
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Cranial Nerves
Cranial Nerves
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Autonomic Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System
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Olfactory Nerve
Olfactory Nerve
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Optic Nerve
Optic Nerve
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Diencephalon Components
Diencephalon Components
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Vagus Nerve
Vagus Nerve
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Trigeminal Nerve
Trigeminal Nerve
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How do we hear?
How do we hear?
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What can damage hearing?
What can damage hearing?
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What is photoreception?
What is photoreception?
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What do rod cells do?
What do rod cells do?
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What do cone cells do?
What do cone cells do?
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Parasympathetic Nervous System Effects
Parasympathetic Nervous System Effects
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Parasympathetic Nervous System Neurotransmitters
Parasympathetic Nervous System Neurotransmitters
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Sympathetic Nervous System Neurotransmitters
Sympathetic Nervous System Neurotransmitters
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Sympathetic Nervous System Effects
Sympathetic Nervous System Effects
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Somatic Nervous System Structure
Somatic Nervous System Structure
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Bronchoconstriction
Bronchoconstriction
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GI Motility
GI Motility
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