General Functions of Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 functions of the nervous system (state)
A
- reception
- interpretation
- sorting
- transmission
2
Q
Reception
A
stimuli and conduction of impulses to the CNS
3
Q
Interpretation
A
of impulses, followed by decisions
4
Q
Sorting
A
of impulses and setting or prioties for acting apon them
5
Q
Transmission
A
impulses to effetors (muscles/glands) to carry out activity
6
Q
Nervous and endocrine systems maintain ________.
which system responds quicker to change in the environment?
A
homeostasis
nervous system