Chapter 11 - Nervous System Functions PDF
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This document covers the key functions of the nervous system, including homeostasis, sensory input, information integration, muscle and gland control, and mental activity. It also introduces the simplified divisions of the nervous system, detailing the central and peripheral nervous systems, in addition to the motor system, and autonomic and enteric systems. This document is suitable for learning or review.
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### **Functions of the Nervous System** The nervous system is essential for the regulation and coordination of bodily activities, ensuring the human body functions normally. Below are the key functions it performs: #### **1. Maintaining Homeostasis** - - #### **2. Receiving Sensory Input**...
### **Functions of the Nervous System** The nervous system is essential for the regulation and coordination of bodily activities, ensuring the human body functions normally. Below are the key functions it performs: #### **1. Maintaining Homeostasis** - - #### **2. Receiving Sensory Input** - - - #### **3. Integrating Information** - - #### **4. Controlling Muscles and Glands** - - - - #### **5. Establishing and Maintaining Mental Activity** - - **Divisions of the Nervous System Simplified** The nervous system is like the body's communication network and is divided into two main parts: **the central nervous system (CNS)** and **the peripheral nervous system (PNS)**. **1. Central Nervous System (CNS)** - - - **2. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)** - - **Key Parts and Functions** - - - - - - **Subdivisions of the PNS** - - ### **Motor Division of the Nervous System** The **motor division** of the nervous system is responsible for transmitting motor commands from the central nervous system (CNS) to the muscles and glands. It is divided into two major subdivisions: 1. - - - - - - - - 2. - - - - - - - #### **Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System** 1. - - - 2. - - - #### **Enteric Nervous System (ENS):** - - - - ### **Key Terms and Concepts:** - - - ### **Summary:** - - -
