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Neurons, or nerve cells, make up the nervous system and transmit information via electrical impulses and chemical signals to control bodily functions. These electrical and chemical pathways can be…

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Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System High-Yield Notes by Osmosis. Detailed diagrams, vivid illustrations, and concise explanations.

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A neuron is a nerve cell that processes and transmits information through electrical and chemical signals in the nervous system. Neurons consist of a cell body, dendrites (which receive signals), and an axon (which sends signals). Synaptic connections allow communication between neurons, facilitating the relay of information throughout the body.

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Many organs are controlled primarily by either the sympathetic or the parasympathetic division. Sometimes the two divisions have opposite effects on the same organ. For example, the sympathetic division increases blood pressure, and the parasympathetic division decreases it. Learn more.

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