Nervous System Concept Map

The nervous system contains many divisions, all of which sustain differing functions. This activity will help you understand the many aspects and roles of the nervous system.

After learning about the nervous system and its variety of subdivisions, create a concept map as an overview of the system. A list of terms  that must be incorporated into the assignment is provided below, but feel free to add terms as needed. You will be required to write the relationship that exists between the two concepts that you linked together in words on the connecting lines.  A single concept can have many other concepts linked to it.  Be sure to write down the relationship on the line for full marks.

Terms that must be included are:

Central nervous system

Peripheral nervous system

Autonomic nervous system

Sympathetic nervous system

Parasympathetic nervous system

Cerebrospinal fluid

Meninges

Spinal cord

Spinal nerves

Cranial nerves

Sensory nerves

Motor nerves

Ventricles

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