nervous system Flashcards
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what is the function of the nervous system?
the nervous system controls the body by giving it commands
how does the nervous system give commands and how does it know what to command the body to do?
through nerves. The nervous receive stimuli from inside our body and our environment. The stimuli is turned into impulses which travel to the brain and spinal cord. the brain then commands the body to do something through the nerves
what organs are associated with the nervous system?
nerves
brain
spinal cord
sensory organs
what are health complications associated with the nervous system?
trauma and injuries to brain or spinal cord
stroke
mental health problems
sensory organs problems
degenerative disorders
what are the parts of the nervous system?
central nervous system (CNS)
peripheral nervous system (PNS)
what organs are found in the CNS?
brain and spinal cord
what organs are found in the PNS?
nerves and ganglia