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Nervous system

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CELLS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

CELLS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. CHAPTER 12. Nervous system. 3 main parts: brain, spinal cord, nerves Function: To detect changes in the internal and external environment, evaluate the information and possibly respond by initiating changes in muscles or glands.

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Sense of Touch

Sense of Touch. Somatosensory system. Receptors for Temperature Proprioception Nociception (pain). Sensory receptors. Found in and on Skin Epithelia Skeletal muscles Bones and joints Internal organs. Thermoreceptors. Senses change in temperature. Nociceptors. Pain receptors

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