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Match the terms with the correct description
Match the terms with the correct description
Neuron (nerve cell) = basic structural and functional unit of the nervous system Neuroglia = major supporting cells of neurons Nerve = bundle of axons (or nerve fibres) and their sheaths (outer covering) Sensory receptors = separate specialised cells which detect temperature, pain, touch, pressure, light, sound, odour and other stimuli
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Match the terms with the correct description.
Action potential = electrical signal Effector organ or effector cell = the organ, tissue or cell in which an effect or an action takes place Synapse = junction of a neuron with another cell e.g., end of a neuron with a muscle cell or another neuron Autonomic = The involuntary division of the peripheral nervous system which innervates smooth muscle, cardiac muscle or glands
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Match the terms with the correct description.
Axon = A nerve fiber extending from the cell body of a neuron Central Nervous System = A subdivision of the nervous system which consists of the brain and spinal cord Dendrites = Cellular projects that extend from the cell body of a neuron Enteric = Referring to the digestive tract
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Match the term with the correct description
Match the term with the correct descriptions.
Match the term with the correct descriptions.
Match the term with the correct description.
Match the term with the correct description.
Match the terms with the correct descriptions.
Match the terms with the correct descriptions.
What are the functions of the nervous system?
What are the functions of the nervous system?
How many pairs of spinal nerves are found in the peripheral nervous system?
How many pairs of spinal nerves are found in the peripheral nervous system?
What is the term for an extensive network of usually axons outside the central nervous system?
What is the term for an extensive network of usually axons outside the central nervous system?
The Nervous system is divided into two structures: the ________ and the _________.
The Nervous system is divided into two structures: the ________ and the _________.
Match the division of the nervous system to the correct components.
Match the division of the nervous system to the correct components.
Match the correct pairs
Match the correct pairs
How does the Nervous System divide?
The nervous system is divided into two parts: the ______ nervous system and the ______ nervous system.
The peripheral nervous system further divides into _ parts: the _____ nervous system, the ______ nervous system and the ______ nervous system.
The Somatic Nervous System further divides into two parts: the ______ (afferent) and _____ (efferent).
The Autonomic Nervous system is divided into two parts: _______ and _______. The motor division of the Autonomic Nervous System finally divides into two parts: parasympathetic and sympathetic.
The Enteric Nervous System divides into two parts: _____ and _______.
How does the Nervous System divide?
The nervous system is divided into two parts: the ______ nervous system and the ______ nervous system. The peripheral nervous system further divides into _ parts: the _____ nervous system, the ______ nervous system and the ______ nervous system. The Somatic Nervous System further divides into two parts: the ______ (afferent) and _____ (efferent). The Autonomic Nervous system is divided into two parts: _______ and _______. The motor division of the Autonomic Nervous System finally divides into two parts: parasympathetic and sympathetic. The Enteric Nervous System divides into two parts: _____ and _______.
What are the differences between the Somatic N.S. and the Autonomic N.S
What are the differences between the Somatic N.S. and the Autonomic N.S
What are the differences between the Somatic N.S. and the Autonomic N.S
What are the differences between the Somatic N.S. and the Autonomic N.S
What are the differences between the Somatic N.S. and the Autonomic N.S
What are the differences between the Somatic N.S. and the Autonomic N.S
What is the term for the network of neurons within the wall of the digestive tract?
What is the term for the network of neurons within the wall of the digestive tract?
What are the two primary functions of the enteric nervous system with regard to muscle contraction?
What are the two primary functions of the enteric nervous system with regard to muscle contraction?
Differences between the sensory and motor division
Differences between the sensory and motor division
The motor division detects external and internal stimuli
The motor division detects external and internal stimuli
Match the differences between the motor division of the Autonomic N.S
Match the differences between the motor division of the Autonomic N.S
Match each description to its correct neuroglial cell
Match each description to its correct neuroglial cell
Match each description to its correct neuroglial cell
Match each description to its correct neuroglial cell
Match the neuron type with the correct location of the cell body
Match the neuron type with the correct location of the cell body
Match the structural neuron classification with the correct description
Match the structural neuron classification with the correct description
Match the description with the correct function neuron classification
Match the description with the correct function neuron classification
What is the approximate number of neurons present in the human body?
What is the approximate number of neurons present in the human body?
What is the basis for classifying neurons?
What is the basis for classifying neurons?
What is the term for the functional unit of the nervous system?
What is the term for the functional unit of the nervous system?
What is the role of neurons in the nervous system?
What is the role of neurons in the nervous system?
What is the approximate ratio of neuroglia to neurons in the human nervous system?
What is the approximate ratio of neuroglia to neurons in the human nervous system?
What is the primary function of neuroglia in the nervous system?
What is the primary function of neuroglia in the nervous system?
How many different types of neuroglia are there? How many are found in the central nervous system and how many are found in the peripheral nervous system?
How many different types of neuroglia are there? How many are found in the central nervous system and how many are found in the peripheral nervous system?
