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Title

Anatomy of the Brain

Description

Chapter 2&3

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Subject

Psychology

Level

10th Grade

Created

04/09/2010

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Term

what does the The Nervous System consist of?

Definition

•Central or CNS- brain and spinal cord

•Peripheral or PNS - nerves connecting CNS to muscles, organs, and skin.

Term

what is CNS?

Definition

•Central or CNS- brain and spinal cord

Term

what is PNS ?

Definition

•Peripheral or PNS - nerves connecting CNS to muscles, organs, and skin.

Term

what types of nerves are in the PNS?

Definition

Somatic

and

Autonomic

Term

what does the Somatic nerves consist of ?

Definition

–Somatosensory and skeletal motor

–Cranial and spinal nerves