Unit 2- Nervous System Flashcards
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Central Nervous System
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Consists of the brain and spinal cord.
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Spinal Cord
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Sends/ moves messages to and from the brain and elsewhere.
SPINAL REFLEXES = automatic behaviors (dr hitting knee, leg moves)
3
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Brain
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Control center of the body
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Peripheral Nervous System
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Consists of the nerves outside of the CNS
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Somatic Nervous System
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Voluntary. Sends SENSORY info to CNS
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Autonomic Nervous System
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Automatic. Regulates bodily functions (breathing, heart beat etc.)
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Sympathetic Nervous System
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Stress. Responds to emergencies
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Parasympathetic Nervous System
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Peace. Calms the body down after emergencies
