ENS 303 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Parasympathetic Nervous System, Somatic Nervous System, Sympathetic Nervous System
2 Feb 2019
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Ens 303 - readings notes - chapter 10. Nervous system: can coordinate, control, and communicate to all your tissues. Runs on electrochemical signals that can send, receive, and relay messages to every corner of your body. Neuromuscular system: not technically a system, encapsulates the critical nerves and muscle components and the roles they play in the production of human motion. Nervous system directs two types of skeletal muscle movement: involuntary and voluntary. Voluntary: front and center , manages the performance of your conscious tasks. Involuntary: below your radar , carried out subconsciously below your conscious awareness. Fatty tissue comprised of 100 billion cells. Tail that serves as a relay station and link to the peripheral nerve branches. Encased them in the skull and vertebral column for protection. Central nervous system: brain and spinal cord, regulates all bodily functions and responds to external stimuli. Interpreting incoming sensory information and sending out instruction in the form of motor responses.
