Biopsychology Key terms 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyApproachesASAQA Created by: tamannakaurCreated on: 19-02-18 18:52 Nervous system Consists of the central nervous system and the PNS 1 of 9 Central nervous system Made up of the brain and the spinal cord is the origin of all complex commands and decisions 2 of 9 Peripheral nervous system Sends info to the CNS from the outside world, and transmits messages from the CNS to muscles and glands in the body 3 of 9 Somatic nervous system Transmits information from receptor cells in the sense organs to the CNS. Also receives information from the CNS that directs muscles to act 4 of 9 Autonomic nervous system Transmits info to and from internal organs. Its autonomic as the system operates involuntarily (automatic) sympathetic and para divisions 5 of 9 Neuron nerve cells that process and transmit messages through electrical and chemical signals 6 of 9 Sensory neurones Carry messages from the PNS to the CNS, have long dendrites and short axons 7 of 9 Relay neurons Connect the sensory neutrons to the motor and other relay neutrons. Have short dendrites and short axons 8 of 9 Motor neurons Connect the CNS to effector such as muse and glands. Short dendrites and long axons 9 of 9
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