BIOM 2000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Spinal Nerve, Cranial Nerves, Endocrine System
16 Aug 2016
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The ns is the master controlling and communicating system. It works with the endocrine system to regulate and maintain homeostasis. The ns controls rapid electrical nerve impulses whereas the endocrine system produce hormones that are released into the blood in a more leisurely fashion. 1- it uses its millions of sensory receptors to monitor changes both inside and outside the body. these changes are called stimuli and the gathered information is called sensory input. 2 - it processes and interprets the sensory input and decides what should be done at each moment- a process called integration. 3- it then effects or causes a response by activating the muscles or glands (effectors) via motor output. General functions of the nervous system (ns) The ns is divided into structural classification and functional classification. The structural class includes all ns organs and divides into cns and. Cns consists of the brain and spinal cord. Acts as the integrating and command centres.
