The Nervous System

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Essentials of Human Anatomy & PhysiologySeventh EditionElaine N. MariebChapter 7The Nervous SystemCopyright 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin CummingsSlides Nervous SystemLecture Slides in PowerPoint by Jerry L. CookFunctions of the Nervous SystemFunctions of the Nervous System Sensory input gathering information To monitor changes occurring inside and outsidethe body Changes = stimuli IntegrationSlide 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings Integration To process and interpret sensory input and decideif action is needed Motor output A response to integrated stimuli The response activates muscles or glandsStructural Classification of the NervousStructural Classification of the NervousSystemSystem Central Nervous System (CNS) Brain and Spinal cord Acts as integrating and command center interpretincoming sensory information and issue instructionsSlide 2003 Pearson Education, Inc.

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