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An overview of the nervous system, focusing on the central nervous system (cns) and peripheral nervous system (pns). Topics include the functions of cns and pns, neuron types, and the autonomic nervous system. Learn about the role of somatic and visceral nerves, sensory and motor neurons, and the differences between parasympathetic and sympathetic innervation.
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CNS (Central Nervous System) Segmentation PNS (Peripheral Nervous System) Spinal Nerves Neuron Types Autonomic Nervous System (how many nervous systems are there anyways?)
Brain and Spinal Cord “Command Central” PNS (Peripheral Nervous System) are nerves that go out to targets in body
Why are there seven cervical vertebrae but eight cervical nerves?
vertebral body vertebral arch vertebral foramen spinal cord
Dermatomes Each is sensory area of one spinal nerve
Somatic Visceral/Autonomic Sensory/Afferent (info. In) Motor/Efferent (commands out) Somatic Visceral/Autonomic --smooth mm. --heart --glands (hint: SAME) ParasympatheticSympathetic
All have dual sympathetic and parasympathetic innervation (more in N.S.II)