Reflex Arc
What is the function of the Interneuron?
Decides to send the stimulus on or to ignore the message
What are the two sections of the Motor Division?
Somatic and Autonomic
Definition of Plexus
Nerve bundles
Two parts of the Cerebrum:
Corpus Callosum and Cerebral Cortex
What is Deep Brain Stimulation?
Surgery used to help people with movement disorders regain control of their movement
What is the function of the Effector?
Produces the response
What is the function of the Motor Division?
Carries nerve impulses sent by the CNS to the muscles and glands
Where is the cervical plexus?
Neck/shoulder
Three parts of the brainstem:
Pons, midbrain, medulla oblongata
What is Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)?
Use of electricity applied to the nervous system to induce a minor seizure to help treat patients with severe psychosis that can alter the functioning of the brain
What is the function of the Receptor?
Receive stimulation and connect to other cells to activate a response
What is the function of the Somatic Division?
Controls voluntary movement and reflexes
Where is the brachial plexus?
Shoulder
Four parts of the Diencephalon:
Hypothalamus, Thalamus, Epithalamus, Corpus Callosum
The Cerebrum is responsible for what processes?
Communication between the two hemispheres and higher-level processes (thought, consciousness, learning, memory, etc.)
Which type of cell belongs in space 2?
1. Receptor
2.___________
3. Interneuron
4. ___________
5. Effector
Sensory Neuron
What is the section that is responsible for "fight-or-flight"?
Sympathetic Division
Where is the lumbar plexus?
Another name for the Cerebellum:
What is the nickname for the nerve bundles seen when the Cerebellum is cut sagitally?
Tiny brain
"Tree of Life"
Functions of the Cerebellum?
Voluntary movement such as posture, balance, speech, coordination
Which type of cell belongs in space 4?
1. Receptor
2.___________
3. Interneuron
4. ___________
5. Effector
Motor Neuron
What is the section responsible for "rest-and-digest"?
Parasympathetic Division
Where is the sacral plexus?
Posterior of the pelvis
The fluid that surrounds the brain and protects the structures.
Cerebrospinal fluid
The pineal gland releases which hormone? It is part of which cycle?
Melatonin; sleep-wake cycle