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As we already know, the nervous system functions together and in accordance with the endocrine system to maintain homeostasis. Our sensory organs have distinguished receptors sensitive to different signals conveying and sending signals directly to the brain. These sensory organs and their neurons are part of the central nervous system (CNS). They can bring to the brain both external and internal signals. Information from all the senses is integrated in the brain centers located in the brain and spinal cord. There are two types of neurons according to their function: motor and sensory neurons. Motor neurons transmit the signals from central nervous system to the periphery: glands and muscles for example. Sensory neurons are ascendant pathways and they transducer the signal from the periphery to the appropriate centers of the CNS (brain and spinal cord). Sensory and corresponding motoneuron creates the reflex arch. Thus, the nervous system controls the major muscular activities of the body, visceral smooth muscle activity, and secretion of exocrine and endocrine glands.
“I think, therefore I am.” (Cogito, ergo sum)
Decartes (1596–1650)
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Pavlovic, M. (2015). Communication I: Neural System and Regulation of Communication. In: Bioengineering. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-10798-1_6
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