Nervous System Foundations: Neurons, Tissues, and Signal Transmission

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[Diapositiva 1] BODY SYSTEMS: COMMUNICATION Nervous System [Diapositiva 2] OBJECTIVES Become familiar with the divisions of the nervous system: Central Nervous System (CNS) / Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) . Sympathetic / Parasympathetic . Structure and Function of the neuron. Learn how the nerve impulse is sent along the Axon. Learn how Neurotransmitters communicate between one neuron and next. Know the classification of the main drugs. Short and long term effects. Learn about causes of drug abuse. Impact that addictions have in the family and in society. [Diapositiva 3] By Anatomy: Central Nervous system (CNS) : Brain and Spinal Cord Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) : Rest of Nervous System Divisions of Nervous System Two Types Brain Spinal Cord CNS PNS Nerves [Diapositiva 4] By Anatomy: PNS : Provides sensory information Includes: Autonomic (ANS) and Somatic (SNS) CNS : Analyzes all sensory information gathered by the PNS Divisions of Nervous System Main functions [Diapositiva 5] Tissues: Nervous Tissue [Diapositiva 6] Made up from nerve cells called Neurons and other types of cells called Neuroglia . Both present in the brain and spinal cord. 6 Nervous Tissue Characteristics [D...