Nervous System Flashcards
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Central nervous system
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Made up of the brain and spine.
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Peripheral system
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43 pairs of nerves make this system which connect to the CNS, receive stimuli; motor neuron
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Somatic system
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Can be controlled consciously such as movement.
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Autonomic system
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Unconscious impulses.
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Sympathetic system
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An arousing system, that speeds the heart rate.
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Parasympathetic system
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Is the calming system, decreases heart rate.
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BONUS
Limbic system
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Supports a variety of functions including emotion, behaviour, motivation and long term energy
