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6 Cards in this Set
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Nervous System
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Receives information about what is going on both inside and outside the body. It will direct the way in which your body responds and maintains homeostasis.
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Neurons
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Cells that carry impulses. Three types:
Sensory Interneurons Motor |
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Three parts of the brain
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Cerebrum
Cerebellum |
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Cerebrum
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interprets info from senses, controls movement of skeletal muscles, and carries out complex mental processes such as learning, remembering, and making judgements.
it is the longest part of the brain. the right side controls the left side of the body and is responsibility for creativity the left side controls the right side of the body and is responsible for math, speech, writing, and logical thinking |
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Cerebellum
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Coordinates the actions of your muscles and balance.
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Brainstem
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Controls your body's involuntary actions such as breathing and heartbeat.
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