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Collection of cell bodies in the PNS Ganglia
This part of the autonomic NS increases digestion parasympathetic NS
Ventral root of a nerve contains what type of neurons? motor
Neuron part that conducts nerve impulse away from body axon
An interneuron inside the spinal cord is part of the central nervous system
Cell body manufactures NT's, they are stored in the secretory vesicles at the end of the axon
Describe Synthesis & Storage of Neurotransmitters
terminal
An efferent neuron carries info: from the central to peripheral nervous system
Location: CNS
location & function of astrocytes
Function: regulation of chemical environment inside the CNS by forming a blood-brain barrier
phases of an action potential depolarization, repolarization, after-hyperpolarization
at rest, a neuron plasma membrane is: polarized
T/F: The sodium-potassium pump must remain in constant operation to maintain the resting
true
state
where does the NMJ terminate on a muscle fiber
how is a message sent from one neuron to another? Neurons send messages through electrochemical signals
what neurotransmitter is found at the NMJ? Acetylcholine
This part of a reflex is inside the CNS, made up of one or more synapses integration center
T/F: Regulation of blood sugar by hormones is an example of a reflex true
Muscle Spindle detects ____ within a muscle stretch
Flexor Withdrawal reflex involves what types of interneurons? excitatory and inhibitory
Superficial layer of the brain meninges dura mater
___ fissure separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum transverse
functions of the hypothalamus regulates sleep, regulates water balance, links the nervous and endocrine system
largest portion of the brain cerebrum
association area of the brain acts to coordinate multiple sources of sensory information
T/F: the brainstem regulates breathing false
where are the cerebellar peduncles located? pons
CVA stands for cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
A patient damaged their radial nerve, what action is most likely limited? wrist extension
A patient sustained damage to their femoral nerve, what action is most likely limited? hip flexion, knee extension
The basal ganglia is responsible for movement
apraxia impaired motor functioning
what sense does not have specialized sense organs? touch
the posterior portion of the outer fibrous layer of the eye is called the sclera
what portion of the eye supplies blood to other layers of the eye? choroid
order of light passing through the eye cornea, aqueous humor, lens, retina
T/F: All sensory information from the optic nerves cross at the optic chiasm false: only medial fibers cross at the optic chiasm
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Portage Learning A&P 2
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Portage Learning A&P 2: Final Exam biod 152
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Collection of cell bodies in the PNS Ganglia
This part of the autonomic NS increases digestion parasympathetic NS
Ventral root of a nerve contains what type of neurons? motor
Neuron part that conducts nerve impulse away from body axon
An interneuron inside the spinal cord is part of the central nervous system
Cell body manufactures NT's, they are stored in the secretory vesicles at the end of the axon
Describe Synthesis & Storage of Neurotransmitters
terminal
An efferent neuron carries info: from the central to peripheral nervous system
Location: CNS
location & function of astrocytes
Function: regulation of chemical environment inside the CNS by forming a blood-brain barrier
phases of an action potential depolarization, repolarization, after-hyperpolarization
at rest, a neuron plasma membrane is: polarized
T/F: The sodium-potassium pump must remain in constant operation to maintain the resting
true
state
where does the NMJ terminate on a muscle fiber
how is a message sent from one neuron to another? Neurons send messages through electrochemical signals
what neurotransmitter is found at the NMJ? Acetylcholine
This part of a reflex is inside the CNS, made up of one or more synapses integration center
T/F: Regulation of blood sugar by hormones is an example of a reflex true
Muscle Spindle detects ____ within a muscle stretch
Flexor Withdrawal reflex involves what types of interneurons? excitatory and inhibitory
Superficial layer of the brain meninges dura mater
___ fissure separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum transverse
functions of the hypothalamus regulates sleep, regulates water balance, links the nervous and endocrine system
largest portion of the brain cerebrum
association area of the brain acts to coordinate multiple sources of sensory information
T/F: the brainstem regulates breathing false
where are the cerebellar peduncles located? pons
CVA stands for cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
A patient damaged their radial nerve, what action is most likely limited? wrist extension
A patient sustained damage to their femoral nerve, what action is most likely limited? hip flexion, knee extension
The basal ganglia is responsible for movement
apraxia impaired motor functioning
what sense does not have specialized sense organs? touch
the posterior portion of the outer fibrous layer of the eye is called the sclera
what portion of the eye supplies blood to other layers of the eye? choroid
order of light passing through the eye cornea, aqueous humor, lens, retina
T/F: All sensory information from the optic nerves cross at the optic chiasm false: only medial fibers cross at the optic chiasm
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