Neurons

Neurons

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a major concept in physiology?

Back

Forces drive flows

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the major roles of the nervous system in the body?

Back

Monitors and detects environmental changes, controls and integrates body systems, maintains homeostasis, controls behavior and reflexes

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the technical name for sensory neurons?

Back

Afferent neurons ("feeling")

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the technical name for motor neurons?

Back

Efferent ("doing")

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do excitable cells do?

Back

Generate and conduct electrical impulses

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What sensory axon does the DORSAL root of the spinal cord have?

Back

Sensory neurons

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What neuron does the VENTRAL root of the spinal cord have?

Back

Motor neurons

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