Glossary 4.1

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The glossary provides definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts essential to understand the topic in the lesson. Be sure to familiarize yourself with each term before attempting the lesson glossary quiz.
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Afferent System

the component of the peripheral nervous system that receives input through receptors and transmits the input to the central nervous system

Autonomic System

a subdivision of the efferent system (within the PNS); regulates the internal environment