functions of the nervous system Flashcards
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describe the sensory input fn of the NS
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monitors internal and external stimuli
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what are the 5 fn of the nervous system?
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sensory input integration homeostasis mental activity control of muscles and glands
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describe the integration fn of the NS
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brain and spinal cord process sensory input and may initiate responses
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describe the homeostasis fn of the nervous system
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responsible for regulation of physiology with both voluntary and involuntary responses
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describe the mental activity fn of the NS
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responsible for consciousness, thinking, memory, emotion
