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Chapter 10 The Nervous System.

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1 Chapter 10 The Nervous System

2 Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions
© 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

3 Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

4 Brain Primary Functions Related Combining Form
Coordinates all activities of the body by receiving and transmitting messages throughout the body. Related Combining Form encephal/o

5 Major Parts of the Brain

6 Spinal Cord Primary Functions Related Combining Form myel/o
Transmits nerve impulses between the brain, limbs, and lower part of the body. Related Combining Form myel/o Note: myel/o also means bone marrow.

7 Nerves Primary Functions Related Combining Forms
Receive and transmit messages to and from all parts of the body. Related Combining Forms neur/i, neur/o

8 Cranial Nerves

9 Peripheral Spinal Nerves

10 Sensory Organs and Receptors
Primary Functions Receive external stimulation and transmit these stimuli to the sensory neurons. Eyes (sight) Ears (hearing) Nose (smell) Skin (touch) Tongue (taste)


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