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The
nervous system controls
all
bodily
functions by
sending
messages
through
nerves
and
neurons.
What are
receptors
?
Proteins
or
cells
that
detect
and
respond
to
specific signals
or
stimuli.
What are
effectors
?
Effectors carry out a
specific response
or
action
in response to a
stimuli
What is a
reflex arc
?
A
neural pathway
that
controls
a
reflex action.
Reflex arc:
stimuli
receptors
sensory neurones
Central nervous system
(CNS)
motor neurones
Effectors