Nervous System

The nervous system enables the body to respond and adapt to changes that occur both inside and outside the body.

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Neurons contain several axons to carry messages to the cell body.

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The synapse is a space between the axon of one neuron and the dendrites of other neurons.

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Nerves are a combination of many nerve fibers located in the brain and spinal cord.

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Associative or internuncial nerves carry both sensory and motor messages.

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The cerebrum contains two structures, the thalamus and hypothalamus.

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The thalamus regulates and controls the autonomic nervous system.

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The pons is responsible for reflex actions including chewing, tasting, and saliva production.

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The spinal cord ends at the fourth or fifth lumbar vertebra.

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The innermost membrane covering the brain and spinal cord is the arachnoid membrane.

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