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NASM CPT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
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Terms in this set (254)
The combination and interrelation of the nervous,
muscular, and skeletal systems.
Human Movement System
Kinetic Chain How muscles, bones and joints, and nerves are linked together to create movement
A specialized network of nerves that transmits
information within the human body.
Nervous System
These cells provide the nervous system with
the ability to communicate with itself, as well as
Neuron with the outside environment.
cell body, dendrites, axon
3 Parts of a Neuron
Nucleus Control center of the cell
A tiny cell structure that carries out a specific
function within the cell
Organelle
Powerhouse of the cell - create energy for the cell
Mitochondria
Effector Site A part of the body that received info from neurons (muscles, organs)
Minerals that have an electrical charge to help transmit nerve impulses throughout
Electrolytes
the body, such as sodium, potassium, and magnesium.
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is a cylindrical projection extending from the cell
body that carries nerve messages
Axon
structures that receive messages from other
neurons
Dendrites
2 Parts of the Nervous System central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
A division of the nervous system that includes the
brain and spinal cord.
Central Nervous System
peripheral nervous system Nerves that connect the rest of the body to the central nervous system.
Sensory pathway that relays information to the
central nervous system.
Afferent Pathway
1. Provide sensory info (sight, smell, touch, taste) 2. Relay info from CNS back down
2 Main Functions of Peripheral Nerves
to rest of body thru efferent pathway
Neurons located within the spinal cord and brain that transmit impulses between
Interneurons
afferent and efferent neurons.
Specialized structures that respond to mechanical forces (touch and pressure) within
Mechanoreceptors
tissues and then transmit signals through sensory nerves.
Nociceptors Pain receptors
Chemoreceptors Respond to chemical interaction (smell/taste)
Photoreceptors Respond to light (vision)
Nerves that serve the outer areas of the body and skeletal muscle and are largely
Somatic Nervous System
responsible for the voluntary control of movement.
Runs the involuntary processes of the body (e.g., circulating blood, digesting food,
Autonomic Nervous System
producing hormones).
Sympathetic Nervous System Increase neural activity and put the body in a heightened state. )fight or flight)
Parasympathetic Nervous System decreases neural activity and put the body in a more relaxed state. (Rest & digest)
Ability of the nervous system to sense changes in either the internal or external
Sensory Function
environment.
Our sense of body position (not having to look at
hand placement when shooting a basketball)
Proprioception
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PM Quizlet
NASM CPT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Terms in this set (254)
The combination and interrelation of the nervous,
muscular, and skeletal systems.
Human Movement System
Kinetic Chain How muscles, bones and joints, and nerves are linked together to create movement
A specialized network of nerves that transmits
information within the human body.
Nervous System
These cells provide the nervous system with
the ability to communicate with itself, as well as
Neuron with the outside environment.
cell body, dendrites, axon
3 Parts of a Neuron
Nucleus Control center of the cell
A tiny cell structure that carries out a specific
function within the cell
Organelle
Powerhouse of the cell - create energy for the cell
Mitochondria
Effector Site A part of the body that received info from neurons (muscles, organs)
Minerals that have an electrical charge to help transmit nerve impulses throughout
Electrolytes
the body, such as sodium, potassium, and magnesium.
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is a cylindrical projection extending from the cell
body that carries nerve messages
Axon
structures that receive messages from other
neurons
Dendrites
2 Parts of the Nervous System central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
A division of the nervous system that includes the
brain and spinal cord.
Central Nervous System
peripheral nervous system Nerves that connect the rest of the body to the central nervous system.
Sensory pathway that relays information to the
central nervous system.
Afferent Pathway
1. Provide sensory info (sight, smell, touch, taste) 2. Relay info from CNS back down
2 Main Functions of Peripheral Nerves
to rest of body thru efferent pathway
Neurons located within the spinal cord and brain that transmit impulses between
Interneurons
afferent and efferent neurons.
Specialized structures that respond to mechanical forces (touch and pressure) within
Mechanoreceptors
tissues and then transmit signals through sensory nerves.
Nociceptors Pain receptors
Chemoreceptors Respond to chemical interaction (smell/taste)
Photoreceptors Respond to light (vision)
Nerves that serve the outer areas of the body and skeletal muscle and are largely
Somatic Nervous System
responsible for the voluntary control of movement.
Runs the involuntary processes of the body (e.g., circulating blood, digesting food,
Autonomic Nervous System
producing hormones).
Sympathetic Nervous System Increase neural activity and put the body in a heightened state. )fight or flight)
Parasympathetic Nervous System decreases neural activity and put the body in a more relaxed state. (Rest & digest)
Ability of the nervous system to sense changes in either the internal or external
Sensory Function
environment.
Our sense of body position (not having to look at
hand placement when shooting a basketball)
Proprioception
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