Module 3 - Nervous and Sensory Systems

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The focus of this module is to understand the organization and functioning of the nervous system and the role of the sense organs in sending electrical impulses to the brain to be interpreted.

Activity 1: Topics

Use the readings and CourseCompass activities to research the following topics. Record notes, comments, and questions in your notebook.

Nervous System
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Somatic Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System
Neurons
Supporting Cells
Nerve Impulse (Action potential)
Reflex Arcs
Sensory receptors (eye, ear, nose, mouth)
Spinal cord
Spinal Nerves
Brain
Cranial Nerves

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	Info Module 3 - Nervous and Sensory Systems Document Actions Activity 1 : : Activity 2 : : Activity 3 : : Activity 4 The focus of this module is to understand the organization and functioning of the nervous system and the role of the sense organs in sending electrical impulses to the brain to be interpreted. Activity 1: Topics Use the readings and CourseCompass activities to research the following topics. Record notes, comments, and questions in your notebook. Nervous System Central Nervous System Peripheral Nervous System Somatic Nervous System Autonomic Nervous System Neurons Supporting Cells Nerve Impulse (Action potential) Reflex Arcs Sensory receptors (eye, ear, nose, mouth) Spinal cord Spinal Nerves Brain Cranial Nerves Copyright 2008, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. sguy. (2007, March 01). Module 3 - Nervous and Sensory Systems. Retrieved November 21, 2009, from Western Governors University Web site: http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/anatomy-and-physiology/a31.html. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.	Reuse Course Download this course Export into OpenOCW

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