Nervous System Overview

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Nervous_System_Overview_Assessment

Please answer any one of the following in the Forum:

  1. Define the nervous system and its functions.
  2. Explain what is included in the central nervous system (CNS), peripheral nervous system, somatic and autonomic nervous systems.
  3. Explain what is associated with the sympathetic nervous system and with the parasympathetic nervous system.

Nervous System OverviewLesson Overview

In this lesson, we introduce the anatomy (structure) and physiology (functions and relationships) of the nervous system.

Objective

Gain an understanding of the foundational anatomy and physiology of the nervous system.

Description

Define the nervous system and its functions. Explain what is included in the central nervous system (CNS), peripheral nervous system, somatic and autonomic nervous systems. Explain what is associated with the sympathetic nervous system and with the parasympathetic nervous system.