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"divisions of the nervous system: central and peripheral Flashcards

1
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the nervous system is a network of what in where

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cells in the human body

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the nervous system is the body’s what?

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Internal communication system

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What is the nervous system? (1m)

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A network of cells in the human body, the body’s internal communication system

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what is the first function of the nervous system

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to collect, process and respond to environmental stimuli

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what is the second function of the nervous system

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to control organs and cells

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What is the Function of the nervous system? (2m)

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to collect, process and respond to environmental stimuli and to control organs and cells

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what is THE nervous system divided into

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The Central and Peripheral Nervous systems

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the CENTRAL nervous system subdivides into which 2 components

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the Brain and Spinal Cord

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the Brain and Spinal cord are examples of what, within the CNS

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STRUCTURES

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The brain (CNS) receives and processes information incoming from where

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the Senses

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The Brain (CNS) is responsible for what type of functioning

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Higher Mental Functioning

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the Brain stores what

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Memories

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Which structure within the CNS is responsible for Higher mental functioning

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the Brain

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which structure within the CNS receives and processes information from the senses

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The Brain

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The spinal Cord connects nerves to where

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the PNS

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the Spinal Cord controls what type of actions

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Reflex Actions

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give an example of a reflex action that the Spinal Cord would control

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Moving hand when touching hot plate

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Which structure within the CNS connects nerves to the PNS

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The Spinal Cord

19
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which structure within the CNS controls reflex actions such as moving your hand when touching something hot

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the Spinal Cord

20
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Higher mental functioning refers to the human ability to do what

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Use knowledge to create new ideas and Concepts

21
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the human ability to use knowledge to create new ideas and concepts refers to what

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Higher Mental Functioning

22
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The PERIPHERAL nervous system subdivides into which 2 structures

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the Autonomic and Somatic nervous systems

23
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the Somatic nervous system is responsible for what type of movement which includes running and jumping

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VOLUNTARY movements

24
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The Somatic Nervous System transmits info from the Brain to where

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Skeletal Muscles such as the Abs

25
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The Somatic Nervous System transmits info from where to skeletal muscles

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the Brain

26
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Which structure within the PNS controls voluntary movements

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The Somatic Nervous System

27
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which structure in the PNS transmits info from the brain to skeletal muscles

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the Somatic Nervous System

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