the nervous system Flashcards
1
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what does the nervous system do
A
regulates and control body activity
2
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what is the CNS and what does it consist of
A
CNS- central nervous system
consists of the brain and spinal cord
3
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what is the PNS and what does it consist of
A
PNS - peripheral nervous system
consists of all nerves outside the CNS
4
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what is a nerves role
A
A nerve carry electrochemical impulses ( known as action potentials) carried by the individual neurons that make up the nerve
