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Chapter 11
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
11/20/2011

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Term
Major functions of the nervous system.
Definition

Sensory Input

Integrate Information

Control muscles/glands

Maintain homeostasis

Establish/maintain mental activity

Term
2 major divisions of the nervous system.
Definition

Central nervous system.

Peripheral nervous system.

Term
Describe the central nervous system.
Definition

Consists of:

Brain & Spinal Cord

 

All well protected inside bone.

Term
Describe the peripheral nervous system.
Definition

Consists of:

Sensory receptors.

Nerves.

Ganglion.

Plexus.

Term
Define spinal & cranial nerves.
Definition

A bundle of axons and their sheaths connecting the CNS to sensory receptors, muscles, glands.

 

Spinal - 31 pairs.

Cranial - 12 pairs.

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