Nervous system

The nervous system is a complex network of nerves and cells that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to various parts of the body.

The NS includes both the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system

Brain and spinal cord

Integrates, processes and coordinates sensory data and motor commands[Higher Functions]

they are intelligence memory learning and emotion

It is neural tissue outside CNS

It delivers info to the CNS

It is skeletal muscle voluntary- can control it [e.g you have control over your arm when you lift a glass]

outside your awareness[e.g placing hand on hot plate, you will remove it immediately]

reflex

it is the smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, cant control this

sympathetic and parasympathetic

• they have opposite effects 
• [e.g sym increases heart rate and parasym decreases heart rate]

neurons and neuroglia

neuroglia are cells that support neurons