Nervous System Open Note/Presentation Assignment

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What is the peripheral nervous system?

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The part of the nervous system that includes all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting signals between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.

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What is the central nervous system?

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The part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and controlling bodily functions.

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What is the main function of the autonomic nervous system?

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To regulate involuntary body functions such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.

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What are sensory neurons?

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Neurons that transmit sensory information from the body to the central nervous system.

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What are motor neurons?

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Neurons that carry signals from the central nervous system to muscles to enable movement.

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What are interneurons?

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Neurons that connect sensory and motor neurons within the central nervous system.

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What is the cerebrum?

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The largest part of the brain, responsible for conscious thought, voluntary muscle movements, and processing sensory information.

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What is the brain stem?

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The part of the brain that controls basic life functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure.

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What is the cerebellum?

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The part of the brain that coordinates voluntary movements and maintains balance and posture.

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What is a reflex action?

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An automatic response to a stimulus that does not involve conscious thought, often mediated by the spinal cord.