PSL201Y1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Postcentral Gyrus, Endothelium, Stretch Reflex

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Chapter nine: the nervous system: central nervous system. Chains of neuron-neuron connections (neural pathways) allow the cns to carry out all its complex functions. Cns responsible for everything we perceive, do, feel, and think. + gives us unique personality and sense of self-identity. + performs many critical functions and typically escape our notice. Ie: coordinates activities of all our organ systems. + all contained within the brain and the spinal cord necessary for homeostasis. Cns consists of the brain and spinal cord. + protected by glial cells, bone, connective tissue, and cerebrospinal fluid vulnerable to damage by physical trauma. 75-90% of cns also called neuroglia provide support to neurons role: neural communication five types. + astrocytes all release growth factors involved in the development of the nervous system glial cells and neurons communicate each other. Necessary for normal development of nervous system & continued support throughout life.

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