The nervous system

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nervous system
detects changes or stimuli inside body or from surroundings, processes info and initiates response
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CNS
brain and spinal cord
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peripheral nervous system
pairs of nerves from brain to spinal cord and neurones
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stimulus
detectable change in internal or external environment of an organism
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reflex action
rapid involuntary response resulting from nervous impulses initiated by a stimulus, involuntary and brain not involved. protective function
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nerve net
simple nerve cells with short extensions joined to each other and branching in a number of different directions
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sensory neurones
bring impulses from sense organs to receptors into CNS
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motor neurone
carry impulses from CNS to effectors
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relay neurone
receive impulses from sensory neurones or other intermediates
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brain and spinal cord

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CNS

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pairs of nerves from brain to spinal cord and neurones

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detectable change in internal or external environment of an organism

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rapid involuntary response resulting from nervous impulses initiated by a stimulus, involuntary and brain not involved. protective function

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