The nervous system communication and neuron function orchestrates our body's responses through an intricate network of neural pathways and chemical signals, working alongside the endocrine system to maintain bodily functions.
- The central and peripheral nervous systems work together to control voluntary and involuntary actions
- The difference between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system lies in their opposing functions - fight-or-flight versus rest-and-digest
- Brain structure and functions of different lobes are specialized, with each region handling specific tasks from sensory processing to complex thinking
- Neurons form the fundamental units of neural communication, using electrochemical signals to transmit information
- The brain demonstrates remarkable plasticity and requires constant oxygen supply for survival
