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Nervous System

An animal’s response to a stimulus is coordinated by its central nervous system (brain and spinal cord); neurons transmit electrical impulses and are connected by synapses.

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By the end of this section, you should be able to:
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  • LG1 - Outline the role of the nervous system in supporting life processes.
     

  • LG2 - Describe the organs, tissues and specialised cells that make up the nervous system. 
     

  • LG3 - Explain how neurons transmit electrical impulses. 
     

  • LG4 - Compare the central and peripheral nervous system. 
     

  • LG5 - Explain the stimulus response model and apply it to examples in the body. 
     

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