Nervous system Flashcards
1
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define the nervous system
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a network of specialised cells that coordinate the actions of an individual by transmitting signals between different parts of the body
2
Q
basic functions of the NS
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- controls and coordinates body functions
- receives sensory input –> analyses –> interprets information –> initiates response
- keeps previous stimuli as memory, which guides animal in the future
- maintains homeostasis
3
Q
structure of the NS
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- brain and spinal cord
- peripheral nerves
4
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CNS
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