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| − | The '''nervous system'' is the set of [[neurons]] and support structures that process and organize information from the [[senses]] and bodily organs, analyze and coordinate appropriate responses and control the behavioral actions of an [[organism]]. All anatomical structures of the nervous system are made up of [[nervous tissue]]. | + | The '''nervous system''' is the set of [[neurons]] and support structures that process and organize information from the [[senses]] and bodily organs, analyze and coordinate appropriate responses and control the behavioral actions of an [[organism]]. All anatomical structures of the nervous system are made up of [[nervous tissue]]. |
Nervous systems first developed in the chordates with the some of the simplest systems represented in [[flatworms]] which has two nerve cords running on opposite sides which connect with a simple [[brain]] called [[ganglia]]. | Nervous systems first developed in the chordates with the some of the simplest systems represented in [[flatworms]] which has two nerve cords running on opposite sides which connect with a simple [[brain]] called [[ganglia]]. | ||
Revision as of 20:25, March 7, 2007
The nervous system is the set of neurons and support structures that process and organize information from the senses and bodily organs, analyze and coordinate appropriate responses and control the behavioral actions of an organism. All anatomical structures of the nervous system are made up of nervous tissue.
Nervous systems first developed in the chordates with the some of the simplest systems represented in flatworms which has two nerve cords running on opposite sides which connect with a simple brain called ganglia.
In modern vertebrates the nervous system is divided into two parts with the peripheral nervous system being defined as nervous tissue on the periphery of the body, basically everything other than the spinal cord and brain which are defined as part of the central nervous system.
References
- Kandel, ER; Schwartz JH, Jessell TM (2000). Principles of Neural Science, 4th ed., New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-8385-7701-6.
- Martin, JH (2003). Neuroanatomy text and atlas 3rd ed., New York: McGraw-Hill.
- Sanes, Reh, Harris (2005). Development of the Nervous System, 2nd edition. Academic Press; ISBN 0-12-618621-9