Unit 8: How are organisms adapted to survive Flashcards
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What is the Central Nervous System ( Parts and Function)
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The brain and the spinal cord
The CNS process information that the PNS gives to it
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What is the Peripheral Nervous system ( Parts and Function)
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The nerves all around the body
The PNS sends information to the CNS
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Which direction does information go through the nerve cells?
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Dendrite receive, axon give
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State 3 differences between the Endocrine system and the Nervous system
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The endocrine system relies on hormones and is transported by blood stream ( Slow acting, effects last longer)
Nervous system relies on electrical impulses and is transported by nerves (Very fast acting, dont last long)
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