Nervous System Coordinates and Regulates Body Functions Flashcards
1 Sensory neurons
receive information from sensory receptors about the body’s internal and external environment
2 sensory input
This sensory input is transmitted to the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord
3 central nervous system
The CNS processes the information, integrates it, and generates appropriate responses
4 Motor neurons
Motor neurons transmit signals from the CNS to muscles and glands, initiating actions and regulating bodily functions
nervous system
The nervous system coordinates and regulates body functions through a complex network of neurons (nerve cells) and supporting cells, plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis and responding to changes in the environment
0 sensory receptors
detect various environmental stimuli (e.g., light, temperature, pressure, chemicals) and convert them into electrical signals.
These signals are transmitted to the nervous system