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| The master control and communication system of the body |
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| Functional organization of the nervous system. (3) |
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1. Sensory (afferent) imput
2. Integration
3. Motor (efferent) output |
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| Monitors stimuli occurring inside and outside the body |
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| Interpretation of sensory input by the central nervous system |
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| Responds to stimuli by activating effector organs |
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| Anatomical organization of the nervous system (2) |
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- Central Nervous system (CNS)
- Peripheral nervous system (PNS) |
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| Consists of the brain and spinal cord; integration and command center |
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| Consists of paired spinal and cranial nerves ; carries messages to and from the CNS |
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| Peripheral Nervous System |
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| Sensory (afferent) division : (2) |
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Sensory afferent fibers
Visceral afferent fibers |
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| Motor (efferent) division: (2) |
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Somatic nervous system
Autonomic nervous system |
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| Carry impulses from sensory receptors in the sensory organs, skin, skeletal muscles and joints to the brain |
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