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    the Brain, Nervous System, & Sensory Systems In humans, the nervous system is the area in which the body processes and sends messages. It is a complicated system that gathers sensory information from the entire body, replies to changes in the body, evaluates request information, begins and implements all bodily activity, and preserves “homeostasis” in the body. An organism nervous system is separated into two systems: the “central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).”…

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    The nervous system is broken down into two major systems: Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System. We’ll discuss the Central Nervous System first. The Central Nervous System consists of the brain and the spinal cord. The Cerebral Cortex, which is involved in a variety of higher cognitive, emotional, sensory, and motor functions is more developed in humans than any other animal. It is what we see when we picture a human brain, the gray matter with a multitude of folds covering the…

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    Peripheral Nervous System

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    A. THE NERVOUS SYSTEM 1. What are the central and peripheral nervous systems? What structures are part of each? The central nervous system is made up of two parts, the brain, and the spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system is made up of two parts as well, the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system. 2. What are Neurons? Describe the key parts of Neurons, including: Dendrites, Myelin, Axons, and Synapse. To keep it simple, a neuron is a nerve cell. Most neurons are very…

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    The nervous system makes it possible for animals to know and react to the environment around them. A change or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue is a stimulus. There can either be an internal or an external stimulus. Internal stimulus being something like hunger or pain, while external is more along the lines of a sound or an odor. The nervous system interprets stimuli and orders other organ systems to respond. The nervous system does so through using sensory…

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    paragraph (200 words or less), describe the general structure and function of the nervous system. II. Why is the study of “sleep” important in a psychology course? What benefit does sleep provide to the nervous system and to the body in general? The Nervous system is divided into two main parts: the Central Nervous System (CNS), which consist of the spinal chord and the brain, and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS), which connects the CNS to the rest of the body. Together, they…

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    Neuron Function Essay

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    Write an essay describing the neuron function. The nervous system is made of the central nervous system which includes: - The brain - Spinal cord It is also made up of the peripheral nervous system which is consisted of the sensory and motor neurons and lastly the autonomic nervous system which helps in modifying the body processes such as the digestion and heart rate for the body to function properly. [1] Neurons are excitable cells that help in processing and transmitting information. Even…

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    Essay On Homeostasis

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    different processes to return the body back to normal and stable. The body is complex with multiple organ systems, but this essay will explain how the different parts of the nervous system and its relationship with other organ systems maintain homeostasis. The nervous system has three parts that work together, the central nervous system (CNS), peripheral nervous system (PNS), and autonomic nervous system (ANS), which are further divided and each division…

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    The Nervous System is divided into two major sections, the Central Nervous System (CNS) and the Peripheral System (PNS). The CNS contains everybody's brain and spinal cord; this is where our body receives sensory information, generates thoughts and emotions, and stores our memories at. Our PNS contains our nerves and axons; this section is responsible to give and take information to and from the CNS. Our Peripheral System is then broken into two more sections called the Somatic Nervous System…

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    Cerebellum Research Paper

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    It is the seat of personality and, ultimately, the system including the circuits that govern sensations such as pain and temperature, and circuits that allow your body to move and function. The nervous system at both a cellular and organizational level. Neurons are the primary cells of the nervous system, propagating impulses through both electric and chemical means action potentials and synaptic transmission, respectively. Neurons…

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    Spinal Cord Research Paper

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    The spinal cord is ¾ of an inch wide and 42-45 centimeters in length. It extends inferiorly from the medulla oblongata to the inferior border of the L1 vertebrae. The spinal cord is divided into 5 parts that house the 31 pairs of spinal nerves. The cervical part is the superior part of the spinal cord. It contains neurons whose axons contribute to the 8 pairs of cervical spinal nerves. The thoracic part lies inferior to the cervical part. It houses the neurons for the 12 pairs of thoracic spinal…

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