nervous system

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  • the nervous system is the organ system that senses the environment and coordinates appropriate responses. It has two parts: the central nervous system (consists of brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (consists of nerves).
  • central nervous system
  • peripheral nervous system
  • nerve tissues
  • what do nerves do?
    allow a two way flow of info even though neurons only send info one way
  • what is the overall function of the nervous system? (note i used '&' instead of 'and')
    to transmit signals between your brain & body to allow response to the outside environment
  • what is an example of a reflex action
    moving your hand away from a hot surface