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Nervous System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Neuron | Cells that carry information through your nervous system |
| Nerve | A bundle of nerve fibers |
| Central Nervous System ( CNS) | Includes the brain and spinal cord and acts like he traffic cop |
| Peripheral Nervous System ( PNS ) | Includes all nerves outside of the central nervous system, which are like car drivers |
| Brain | Controls the center |
| Spinal cord | Is a thick column of nervous tissue that links the brain to the peripheral nervous system |
| Somatic Nervous SyStem | Controls voluntary actions such as a fork |
| Autonomic nervous system | Controls involuntary actions, such as digesting food |
| Reflex | An automatic response that occurs rapidly without conscious control |
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