3.1 the nervous system

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  • the nervous system is made up of:
    brain
    spinal cord
    neurones
  • CNS (vs endocrine system):
    rapid response
    electrical signals carried by neurones
    response is short-lasting
    acts on a very precise part of body
    BOTH SYSTEMS - receptor cells (detect change), coordination centres (process information), effectors (response)