AP Psychology Unit 1 Vocabulary Quiz #2

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Nervous System

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The body's communication network, consisting of a complex system of nerves, neurons, and specialized cells.

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Central Nervous System

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Serves as the command center of the body, responsible for processing information, coordinating responses, and regulating bodily functions.

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Peripheral Nervous System

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Consists of all the nerves and ganglia outside the brain and spinal cord.

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Autonomic Nervous System

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Division of the peripheral nervous system that regulates involuntary bodily functions.

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Sympathetic Nervous System

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Responsible for activating the body's 'fight or flight' response in times of stress or danger.

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Parasympathetic Nervous System

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Responsible for promoting relaxation and restoring the body to a calm state after experiencing stress or danger.

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Somatic Nervous System

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Division of the peripheral nervous system responsible for controlling voluntary movements and relaying sensory information from the body to the central nervous system.

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Neurons

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Specialized cell that serves as the building block of the nervous system, transmitting electrical and chemical signals throughout the body.

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Glial Cells

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The 'support cells' of the nervous system, provide structural support, insulation, and nourishment to neurons.

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Motor Neurons

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Nerve cells that transmit signals from the central nervous system to muscles, glands, and organs, initiating and controlling voluntary and involuntary movements.