Nervous System Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Function
A
To receive sensory signals from body, interpret info and coordinate a motor response
2
Q
Structure
A
CNS- brain and spinal cord
PNS- somatic and automatic NS
Automatic includes sympathetic and parasympathetic NS
3
Q
What is a neuron
A
a nerve cell that responds to stimulus, converts it into a nerve impulse, and transmits impulses to other neurons, muscles or glands
