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Body Coordination
Nervous Coordinati on
Hormonal Coordinati on
The neurone is the basic unit of the nervous system. Its function is to carry nerve impulses A receptor is a cell in the sensory organ that identifies stimuli due to changes in the surroundings An effector is an organ that responds towards the received stimuli
dendro n
dendrit e
myelin sheath
Nerve ending
Reflex action is the automatic quick body response towards external stimuli that occurs without brain control Reflex action is controlled by the spinal cord and this action protects us from danger or injury Receptors are sensory cells in the skin whereas effectors are limb muscles.
A proprioceptor can act as sensory organ because of its sensitivity to muscle contraction Kinaesthetic sensory receptors are found in the muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons Kinaesthetic sense enables us to be aware of the position of our body to maintain balance and also to enables us to detect body movements
Voluntary action o- type of action that is controlled by desires Involuntary actions o- controlled by the medulla oblongata
Alcohol affects the nervous system by hindering the efficiency of its function and coordination The response time of a drunkard during emergencies is longer Alcohol can interfere with the cerebrum and slow down its impulse transmissions Alcohol can damage liver cells, decrease bile production and cause