CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM Flashcards
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FIRST FUNCTION OF CNS (SENSORY)
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The CNS receives and processes sensory information from the environment and the body, such as touch, sound, sight, taste, and smell.
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SECOND FUNCTION OF CNS (MOTOR CONTROL)
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The CNS is responsible for controlling and coordinating voluntary movements. The brain sends signals down the spinal cord to motor neurons, which then stimulate the muscles to contract and produce movement.