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nervous system (CNS has 4 types of glial cells: (astrocytes: metabolic and…
nervous system
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brain and spinal cord
central nervous system, controls total nervous system
everything outside of brain and spinal cord is apart of PNS, peripheral nervous system.
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brain stem
receives sensory info and contains control systems for vital processes such as bp, heart rate, ventilation
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monitors conditions and takes corrective action, when necessary, to keep everything running smoothly
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vital, hard to understand
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specialized cells in nervous system called neuroglia, or glial cells perform special functions
neurons: all of control functions of nervous system must be carried out by this group of cells, bizarre, many branches, a tail
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excitable cells: if stimulated, can carry small electrical charge
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hypothalamus: regulates hormone levels, temp, h2o balance, thirst, appetite, pleasure, fear