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Human Nervous System Flashcards

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Peripheral

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All except brain and spinal cord

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Somatic

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Transmit message from sensory receptors to Central.

Control involuntary muscle movement

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Automatic

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Connect brain with internal glands muscles organs

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Sympathetic

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Activate internal organs and muscles

Prepare for vigorous activity

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Parasympathetic

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Restore body to a calm state after sympathetic

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Central

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Brain and spinal cord

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