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12 Cards in this Set
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what does the central nervous system (CNS) consist of?
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the brain and spinal cord
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what does the peripheral nervous system (PNS) do?
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gathers information from inside and outside your body
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what are neurons and what do they do?
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nerve cells/ they transmit messages to and from the spinal cord and brain
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what are the 3 types of neurons?
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sensory, motor, and interneurons
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sensory neurons
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carries messages from receptors to CNS
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motor neurons
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carries messages from CNS to muscle or gland
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interneurons
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communicates with and connects other neurons
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what are the 3 main divisions of the brain?
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cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem
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what is the peripheral nerve system made of?
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nerves not in brain/ spinal cord
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concussion
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a temporary loss of conscicuness
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what are 3 degenerative nervous system diseases?
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multiple sclerisis, parkinsons disease, and altsheimers
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epliepsy
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disorder of the nervous system that is characterized by recurrent seizures sudden episodes of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain
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