Term
| Major functions of the nervous system. |
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Definition
Sensory Input
Integrate Information
Control muscles/glands
Maintain homeostasis
Establish/maintain mental activity |
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Term
| 2 major divisions of the nervous system. |
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Definition
Central nervous system.
Peripheral nervous system. |
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Term
| Describe the central nervous system. |
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Definition
Consists of:
Brain & Spinal Cord
All well protected inside bone. |
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Term
| Describe the peripheral nervous system. |
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Definition
Consists of:
Sensory receptors.
Nerves.
Ganglion.
Plexus. |
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Term
| Define spinal & cranial nerves. |
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Definition
A bundle of axons and their sheaths connecting the CNS to sensory receptors, muscles, glands.
Spinal - 31 pairs.
Cranial - 12 pairs. |
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