Nervous system Flashcards

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The three major parts of the nervous system?

A

The central nervous system (CNS)
The peripheral nervous system (PNS)
The autonomic nervous system (ANS).

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the three nerve types and roles of the peripheral nervous system?

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The motor nerves
The sense nerves
The autonomic nerves

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The two basic function of the peripheral nervous system?

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  • The afferent system: conveys information from the sense organs and receptors to the central nervous system.
  • The efferent system: convey information from the central nervous system to the muscles and glands.
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