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4 Cards in this Set
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What’s the nervous system? |
Specialised network of cells function a) collect, process and respond to information in the environment. Function b) to co-ordinate the working of different organs and cells in the Body |
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Let differences between CNS + PNS |
Back (Definition) |
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Somatic + automic nerves |
Somatic- carry sensory signals eg eyes + muscles. Controls movement 💪🏼 Automic- governs vital functions ie breathing + heart rate ❤️ |
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Three types of neurones |
Motor (efferent neurone) transmits nerve impulses from CNS to muscles + glands Relay (interneurone) transmits nerve impulses from sensory to motor neurone Sensory (afferent neurone) - transmits nerve impulses from receptor to CNS |
