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Divisions of the Nervous System

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show Brain  
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show Central Nervous System (CNS)  
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Name the system of nerves that connect the CNS to body tissue;(the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord)   show
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What is the middle layer of the meninges; (resembles a spiderweb)?   show
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Name the covering of the brain located closest to the skull and vertebral column.   show
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Name the covering of the brain located closest to the brain and spinal column that is delicate tissue rich with small blood vessels.   show
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What is the system controlled by the CNS, mainly the cortex, hypothalmus, and medulla, and is responsible for involuntary action of muscles and glands?   show
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What is a system of nerves that transmits impulses to skeletal muscles and is responsible for reflex action?   show
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Name the reaction by the sympathetic nervous system that responds quickly to stressful situations.   show
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What is it called when the body is in a state of balance?   show
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Name the reaction by the parasympathetic nervous system that returns the body back to balance.   show
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