1A Flashcards by Layla J

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Nervous System

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the bodies electrochemical communication system

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Central Nervous System

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brain and spinal cord

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Peripheral Nervous System

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sensory and motor neurons

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Somatic Nervous System

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connects the spinal cord and the body and sense organs

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Autonomic Nervous System

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controls the gland and muscles of internal organs

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Sympathetic Nervous System

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mobilizes the energy in the body in stressful situations

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Parasympathetic Nervous System

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calms the body and conserves energy

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Soma / Cell Body

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contains nucleolus and DNA

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Dendrites

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receives signals from other neurons

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Axon

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carries signals throughout a neuron

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Axon Terminal

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sends signals to other neurons

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Sensory Neurons

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carries messages from the sensory organs

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Motor Neurons

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carries messages to the muscles and glands

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Interneurons

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connect sensory and motor neurons

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Glial Cells

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support cells for the nervous system

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