1. Differentiate between the somatic nervous system and the ANS. Somatic nervous system includes all of the neural pathways (neurons) that result in voluntary actions‚ basically anything that you can tell your brain to do like move your arm or stick out your tongue. The autonomic nervous system includes all of the neural pathways that result in involuntary actions‚ like your brain telling your eyes to blink or your intestines to contract‚ basically anything that you cannot control. 2. Describe
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each) (Total: 6 marks) 16.2 Nervous coordination A. Questions 1. (a) motor neurone (1 mark) (1 mark) (b) A – cell body (1 mark) B – axon / nerve fibre (1 mark) C – myelin sheath (1 mark) (c) C is made of fat. (1 mark) It prevents the spread of nerve impulses and helps speed up the rate of transmission of nerve impulses. (1 mark) (d) X is an effector. (1 mark) e.g. muscle / gland (1 mark) (Total: 9 marks) 2. (a) Central nervous system (1 mark) (b) brain
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The knowledge of the different body systems as a practitioner is vital to the care of patients. (Ref)1. As a Dermatology Nurse the in depth knowledge of Integumentary and Nervous systems and many more systems are crucial when it comes to treating‚ managing or slowing down the effects of a patient’s condition. (Ref 2) A good practitioner‚ who is practically familiar with various forms‚ phases‚ complications‚ and tendencies of cutaneous disease‚ ought to be able‚ with a good light‚ to pronounce on
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THE NERVOUS AND THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM. Humans need both the Nervous and the Endocrine systems basically because they do different things in different ways. They both have a co-ordination role and send instructions to other parts of the body. The nervous system does this by way of neurotransmitters‚( chemical messengers)‚ which are able to get messages through at very high speeds‚ and the endocrine system by way of hormones‚( also chemical messengers)‚ which are released from glands and travel
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Bibliography/Citations Page "About the Nervous System." About the Nervous System. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 15 Aug. 2012. <http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/patientcare/healthcare_services/nervous_system/about/Pages/index.aspx>. Bailey‚ Regina. "Nervous System." About.com Biology. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 15 Aug. 2012. <http://biology.about.com/od/organsystems/a/aa061804a.htm>. "Basic Anatomy - Organs & Organ Systems." Basic Anatomy - Organs & Organ Systems. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 15 Aug. 2012. <http://web
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Disorders of the Nervous System The way we think‚ our emotions‚ and the ability of our body to tell itself to move all connect back to the nervous system. If one part is not connected to another or if something never developed properly it can create a major problem. Disorders can occur within the brain or can be malfunctions of the nerves. Disorders can range from Palsy and Parkinson’s in which symptoms are movements such as tremors to Alzheimer’s which is mental deterioration and loss of memory
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Appendix B Structures of the Nervous System This activity will increase your understanding of the different structures of the nervous system and brain. During the Web activity‚ you will view a variety of structures of the brain and nervous system and label each with the appropriate term. You will use this document to write a description for the terms you used in the activity. <Paste your Conclusion screen shot here> As you conduct the Structures of the Nervous System activity‚ follow along
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1.) Name and describe the function of each part of a neuron. What is a neuron? The neurons are the basic elements of our nervous system. You can call them specialized cells in which includes the units of info-development in our brain‚ are very responsible for the perception and the transportation of information. Each part of the neuron has a very important role providing information in the whole body. The most important parts of a neuron are: a cell body‚ dendrites‚ and an axon. • Cell Body‚ also
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Assignment 3 Written Essay Questions 1. a) We are able to experience different types of sensations because our nervous system encodes messages. German physiologist Johannes Muller in his doctrine of specific nerve energies described a kind of code which is anatomical. In his doctrine‚ Muller explains that different sensory modalities exist because signals received by the sense organs stimulate different nerve pathways that lead to different areas of the brain. For example‚ when the ear
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ervous conditions themesThemes The Pervasiveness of Gender Inequality Tambu was born a girl and thus faces a fundamental disadvantage‚ since traditional African social practice dictates that the oldest male child is deemed the future head of the family. All of the family’s resources are poured into developing his abilities and preparing him to lead and provide for his clan. When Nhamo dies‚ the tragedy is all the more profound since no boy exists to take his place. Tambu steps into the role of
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