| Term | Definition |
|---|
| nervous systems | group of cells that sense internal and environmental changes and transmit signals that enable an animal to respond in an appropriate way |
| neurons | highly specialized cells that communicate with each other and with other types of cells by electrical or chemical signals |
| nuclei | clusters of cells that carry out a particular function |
| brain | nuclei typically form this central processing area of the nervous system |
| nerves | bundles of neuronal cell projections running to various tissues and organs of the body |
| central nervous system | consists of brain and spinal cord |
| peripheral nervous system | consists of all neurons and projections of their plasma membranes that are outside of and connect with the CNS |
Combine with other sets
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