Biology, Coordination
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Stimulus
Change in animals surroundings
Receptor
Detects the change
Coordination
Nervous system links receptor to effector
Effector
Produces an effect.
Response
Reaction to the stimulus
Information transmitted through?
Nerve cells
Neurons
Biological term for nerve cell.
Travel along impulses by movement of ions.
Speed of neurons, and fast enough for…?
10-100m/s
Fast enough for rapid response.
Why are muscles effectors?
Muscles are effectors because they contract to produce movement.
Why are glands effectors?
Glands are effectors because they release chemical substances
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Sensory neurons Carry information or instructions ions from where to where?
Sensory neurons carry information from receptor to CNS.
Motor neurons carry information or instructions from where to where?
Motor neurons carry instructions from CNS and to effectors.
Sensory neurons sends??
Sensory neurons sends impulses towards the CNS( brain and spinal cord)
Motor neurons
Cause a response