Biopsychology

What is the nervous system?

Specialised network of cells and is our primary internal communication system
Describe two functions of the nervous system
- 1. Collect, process and respond to information from the environment
- 2.Co-ordinate the working of cells and organs in the body
Describe the function of the cell body

Includes a nucleus, which contains the genetic material in the form of DNA
Describe the function of dendrites

Carry nerve impulses from neighbouring neurons towards the cell body
Describe the function of the axon

Carry nerve impulses away from the cell body, down the neuron
Describe the function of nodes or ranvier

Speed Up the transmission of electrical impulses

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Biopsychology

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Biopsychology

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2017-01-09T16:16:52Z