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    Central Nervous System (CNS) The CNS is responsible for coordinating and controlling the activities of our body such us control of the muscles and the mental activity. The main organs of the CNS is the brain‚ spinal cord‚ and nerves. These organs mostly consist of Nervous Tissues. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/images/ency/fullsize/19588.jpg Nervous Tissues Nervous tissues are made up of two main types of cells: nerve cells/neurons and neuroglia. The main functions of nervous tissues

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    of the brain and spinal cord. Neurones are found throughout the body with the majority found in the central nervous system. Neurones are specialized to process information in the body. Neurones convey this information to one another through the stimulation of a detector neurone. This causing a brief change in the electrochemical gradient resulting in the neurone moving away from its resting potential. This is known as an action potential. Once initiated the action potential travels the length of

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    animals’ and humans’ nervous systems is a necessary process to maximise the chances of survival. Neuronal and behavioural changes are closely linked to the environment surrounding animals and humans‚ as well as to their lifestyles. This essay will present some evidence that the nervous system of animals and humans have evolved as to maximize survival‚ by looking at specific elements of the nervous system on a cellular level‚ within the brain regions‚ through functioning pathways‚ systems and finally‚ behaviour

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    The Nervous System and Aging Sensory changes can influence the way we see‚ hear‚ taste‚ smell‚ and respond to touch and pain. This in turn affects how we experience the world and react to things. A significant sensory change can rob us of many simple pleasures and complicate the tasks of daily living. It may mean reduced mobility‚ increased dependence on others‚ inaccurate perception of the environment‚ reduced ability to communicate and socialize‚ or loss of self-esteem. Sensory changes vary

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    Structure and Function—General Review A group of cells working together to perform a common function. They form together to make up organs 1. Define tissue. _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ___ _ 2. Use the key choices to identify the major tissue types described below. Key: a. connective tissue b. epithelium c. muscle d. nervous tissue B C _ _______

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    Chapter 11 – Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue I. The 3 Overlapping Functions: a. Sensory Input: b. Integration: c. Motor Output: II. Levels of Organization in the Nervous System: a. Central Nervous System (CNS): b. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): i. Sensory (afferent) Division: ii. Motor (efferent) Division: 1. Somatic Nervous System: 2. Autonomic Nervous System (ANS): a. Sympathetic Division: b. Parasympathetic

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    reasoning processes‚ memories‚ and biological activities that maintain bodily functioning 3) Psychologists describe‚ explain‚ predict‚ and improve behavior in every aspect of their jobs. 4) Behavioral neuroscience focuses on how the brain and nervous system functions as they relate to behavior. 5) Which of the following subfields in psychology focuses on the processes of sensing‚ perceiving‚ learning‚ and thinking about the world? Experimental physcology 6) Which of the following subfields in

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    Anatomy review for the nervous system - Week 12 Study Guide 1. Distinguish the difference between neuron‚ neuroglial cells‚ Schwann cells‚ neurofibrils‚ and astrocytes. Neuron: masses of nerve cells in nervous tissue Neuroglial Cells: provide neurons physiological requirements (fill spaces‚ give support to neurons) Schwann Cells: larger axons of peripheral neurons enclosed in sheaths Neurofibrils: thin‚ long fibrils that run through body of neuron and extends to axon and dendrites; gives neuron

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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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    rigid form of connective tissue. It also works as levers and anchor plates to allow movement to take place. Bones also work for alternative body systems for example the blood cells develop in their fatty inner tissue (red marrow). The body draws from mineral stores in bones during crucial times of shortage‚ for instance when calcium is needed for healthy nerve functioning. The skeletons key components are ligaments‚ the axial skeleton; this consists of the skull‚ spine‚ ribs‚ and breast bone. The appendicular

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