EES-1006 Lecture : EES 1006 Notes
15 Mar 2019
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Psychology 2000 supplemental instruction, exam 1: chapter 2 (part 1) Warm up: neurons, nerves, and the nervous system: central nervous system- brain & spinal cord brain- interprets and stores info; sends orders to muscles, glands, and organs spinal cord- pathway connect brain and. System peripheral nervous system- transmits info to and from the cns. System- regulates glands,internal organs & blood vessels, pupil dilation, digestion, & blood pressure. System- carries sensory info & controls movement of the skeletal muscles parasympathetic division- saves energy, and regulates body under normal conditions sympathetic division- prepares the body to react and expend energy in times of stress. Glial cells: make up 90% of cells in the nervous system. Functions include: provide insulation for neurons, getting nutrients to the neurons communication with neurons and other glial cells. Cleaning up the remains of neurons that have died.
