organisation of the nervous system Flashcards
nervous system: define central nervous system, peripheral nervous system and autonomic nervous system
1
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define central nervous system
A
portion of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord
2
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define peripheral nervous system
A
portion of the nervous system consisting of the nerves and ganglia outside the brain and spinal cord.
3
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define autonomic nervous system
A
branch of the nervous system that works without conscious control
