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the subdivision of the autonomic nervous system that operates during relaxed states and that conserves energy
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PARASYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
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the portion of the nervous system consisting of the brain and the spinal cord.
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CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSYTEM (CNS)
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all portions of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord; in includes sensory and motor nerves
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PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (PNS)
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the subdivision of the perpheral nervous system that regulates the internal organs and glands
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AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
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a collection of neurons and supportive tissue running from the base of the brain down the center of the back, protected by a column of bones (the spinal column)
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SPINAL CORD
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the subdivision of the peripherel nervous system that connects to sensory receptors and to skeletal muscles; sometimes called the skeletal nervous system.
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SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
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the subdivision of the autonomic nervous system that mobilizes bodily resources and increases the output of energy during emotion or stress
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SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
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