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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P

Parasympathetic Division

one of two subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system; stimulates body activities that acquire and conserve energy

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

all parts of the nervous system, excluding the brain and spinal cord; relays information between the central nervous system and other parts of the body

Pons

the brain region that transfers nerve signals between the cerebellum and the medulla