L8:introduction to the nervous system

function of the nervous system Unique role of the brain central nervous system and periperal nervous system the roles of central nervous system and periperal nervous system brain and spinal cord condution pathway electrical signal receptors function of the cerebrum effectors Sensory nerves (afferent peripheral nerves) Motor nerves (efferent peripheral nerves) stimuli-induced response-1 (reflex) stimuli-induced response-2 (behavior) Components needed to respond to stimuli components needed for sensation components needed for voluntary (conscious) movement functional localization of the cerebrum