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What are 3 examples of the nervous system?
The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system is made up of the Somatic and the Autonomic nervous systems….Autonomic Nervous System
- The sympathetic nervous system.
- The parasympathetic nervous system.
- The enteric nervous system.
What functions does the nervous system perform?
The nervous system controls:
- Brain growth and development.
- Sensations (such as touch or hearing)
- Perception (the mental process of interpreting sensory information)
- Thought and emotions.
- Learning and memory.
- Movement, balance, and coordination.
- Sleep.
- Healing and rehabilitation.
What organs are in nervous system?
The brain and spinal cord are the organs of the central nervous system. Because they are so vitally important, the brain and spinal cord, located in the dorsal body cavity, are encased in bone for protection. The brain is in the cranial vault, and the spinal cord is in the vertebral canal of the vertebral column.
How is nervous system classified?
The nervous system can be divided into two major regions: the central and peripheral nervous systems. The central nervous system (CNS) is the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS) is everything else (Figure 8.2).
What are some things that can harm the nervous system?
and emotional situation significantly.
What are the three main functions of the nervous system?
The nervous system has 3 main functions: sensory, integration, and motor. Sensory. The sensory function of the nervous system involves collecting information from sensory receptors that monitor the body’s internal and external conditions. Integration.
What are three jobs of the nervous system?
The nervous system has three general functions: a sensory function, an interpretative function and a motor function. Sensory nerves gather information from inside the body and the outside environment. The nerves then carry the information to the central nervous system (CNS).
Can You Live Without Your nervous system?
They are the Spleen, Nerves throughout your body, and also, of course, the brain. Without this system in your body you wouldn’t be able to move or anything. You can’t live without your nervous system.