A&P: Nervous System
Starter deck covering the Nervous System for Anatomy & Physiology. Add it to your library and study with spaced repetition.
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What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?
The central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS).
What two organs make up the CNS?
The brain and spinal cord.
What is the basic functional cell of the nervous system?
The neuron.
What is the gap between two neurons called?
The synapse.
What insulates axons and speeds signal transmission?
The myelin sheath.
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
The cerebellum.
What chemical messengers cross the synapse?
Neurotransmitters.
What division of the PNS controls "fight or flight"?
The sympathetic nervous system.
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