Efferent nerve fibers - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

sensory neurons correct answers There are three kinds of nerve cells in the nervous system: _______ neurons motor neurons, and interneurons. _______ ________ (aka afferent neurons) transmit information from the receptors to the brain and spinal cord. "ORGANIZATION OF THE HUMAN NERVOUS SYSTEM" motor neurons correct answers aka efferent neurons, transmit information from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands. peripheral nervous system correct answers is made up of the nerve ti...

ATI-TEAS Practice Tests Nov 2022. aka the windpipe - is a cylindrical portion of the respiratory tract that joins the larynx with the lungs connects the throat to the stomach - when someone swallows, this contracts to force the food down into the stomach - like other structures in the respiratory system, this structure secretes mucus for lubrication (1) Identify the tissue(s) that is/are striated (2) Identify the tissue(s) that is/are NOT striated a) cardiac b) smooth c) skel...

Tunica intima CORRECT ANSWER Elastic arteries—elongated endothelial cells, multiple layer subendothelial tissue, and fenestrated elastic membrane; thicken with age and fatty deposits; contain baroreceptors and chemoreceptors Muscular arteries—thinner, allowing diffusion of metabolites; contain other afferent nerve fibers Tunica media CORRECT ANSWER Elastic arteries—thicker with more elastic and fibrous tissue arranged in circular bands; respond to pumping action of heart Muscular arte...

BRS - GASTROINTESTINAL PHYSIOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED What is the function of epithelial cells of the GI tract? secretion and absorption What is the function of the muscularis mucosa? change the surface area fro secretion and absorption What is the function of circular muscle? decrease lumen diameter What is the function of longitudinal muscle? shortening of GI tract What two major plexuses constitute the enteric nervous system? Submucosal (Meissner's) plexus and m...

PSYCH 1101 Morris UGA Exam 3 100% Correct neuron cell in nervous system that receives, integrates, and transmits information dendrites -part of the neuron -receives messages from other neurons soma -part of the neuron -cell body cell nucleus -part of the neuron -life support of neuron axon -part of the neuron -long, thin fiber that transmits signals myelin sheath -part of the neuron -insulating material that coats axons and speeds transmission of info (think insul...

__ spindle afferents encircle intrafusal muscle fibers and report changes in muscle length and speed of extrafusal fiber contraction - 1a A bundle of nerve fibers + intervening endoneurium bounded by a ring of perineurium is called ____. The blood-nerve barrier protects this compartment. - Endonuerial Compartment a condition caused by damage to the thalamus resulting in burning or tingling sensations and possibly hypersensitivity to things that would not normally be painful such as light to...

Afferent - Towards (towards the spinal cord) Efferent - Away From (away from the spinal cord) Which nerves are incapable of regeneration? - Neurons in the Central Nervous System (CNS) do not divide and injury causes permanent loss. Which injury to nerves has better outcomes? Crushed or Severed/Cut - Crushed nerves recover better How do peripheral nerves repair themselves? - Axonal Reaction Name 8 local changes that occur when an axon is severed - 1. Cut end retracts and the axolemma cove...

BSC2085 Exam 3 Questions and Answers 100% Pass What does the endocrine system communicate by? - Answer- means of chemical messengers (hormones) secreted by blood how does the nervous system send messages from cell to cell? - Answer- 1. Receives stimuli from environment and transmits messages to CNS 2. The CNS processes the information 3. CNS issues commands to muscle and gland cells to carry out response What are the 2 division of the nervous system? - Answer- CNS (brain/spinal cord) PN...

Nr 507 WEEK 4 MIDTERM EXAM 2022/2023 Score for this quiz: 118 out of 120 Submitted Jul 29 at 7:12am This attempt took 54 minutes. Question 1 2 / 2 pts The lung is innervated by the parasympathetic nervous system via which nerve? Correct! Vagus Phrenic Brachial Pectoral Fibers of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) travel only in the vagus nerve to the lung. Question 2 2 / 2 pts What is the action of urodilatin? Urodilatin causes vasocon...

Neuromuscular system produces what movement What are the two primary components of the neuromuscular system? How are they connected? nervous system and skeletal muscle connected by motor neurons Components of the central nervous system brain and spinal cord What are the major functions of the CNS control internal environment voluntary control of movement programming of spinal reflexes assimilation of experiences for memory and learning Components of the peripheral nervous sysem all nerve ce...