Principles Of Nervous System Function Flashcards
(10 cards)
Principle 2
The hallmark of nervous system function is neuroplasticity
Principle 1
The nervous system produces movement within a perceptual world the brain creates.
Principle 3
Many of the brains circuits are crossed.
Principle 4
The central nervous system functions on multiple levels
Principle 5
The brain is both symmetrical and asymmetrical
Principle 6
Brain systems are organized both hierarchically and in parallel
Principle 7
Sensory and motor divisions exist throughout the nervous system
Principle 8
Sensory output is divided for object recognition and motor control
Principle 9
Functions in the brain are both localized and distributed
Principle 10
The nervous system works by juxtaposing excitation and inhibition