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| Three membrane covers that protect the central nervous system. |
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| Acts as a shock absorber to protect the Central Nervous System. |
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| Controls the pituitary gland, regulates heartbeat and body temperature, and controls appetite, thirst, sleep, rage & anger. |
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| The largest part of the brain, divided into two hemispheres, stores memory, and interprets senses. |
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| Helps with balance and coordination, and maintains muscle tone. |
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| An automatic reaction to a stimulus . |
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A basic nerve cell, there are three types:
1. Sensory Neuron
2. Interneuron
3. Motorneuron |
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| Carries the impulse AWAY from the cell body. |
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| Carries the impulse TO the cell body. |
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| Chemicals used to cross the Synapse. |
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Not under conscious control and has two divisions:
1. Sympathetic: Prep for stress.
2. Parasympathetic: Opposite of sympathetic. |
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| It is under conscious control. |
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