![]() The central nervous system is divided into forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain, and each division performs a variety of tasks for example, the cerebral cortex in the forebrain houses sensory, motor, and associative areas that gather sensory information, process information for perception and memory, and produce responses based on incoming and inherent information. The peripheral nervous system controls volitional (somatic nervous system) and nonvolitional (autonomic nervous system) behaviors using cranial and spinal nerves. The nervous system is divided into central and peripheral nervous systems, and the two heavily interact with one another. In addition, studying the development of the nervous system in a growing human provides a wealth of information about the change in its form and behaviors that result from this change. Comparative study of physiological functioning in the nervous systems of different animals lend insights to their behavior and their mental processing and make it easier for us to understand the human brain and behavior. The original design of this system is preserved across many animals through evolution thus, adaptive physiological and behavioral functions are similar across many animal species. The mammalian nervous system is a complex biological organ, which enables many animals including humans to function in a coordinated fashion. Please find our version of the Three-Step Method, created in collaboration with Queen’s Student Academic Success Services, at the following link: ![]() ![]() We encourage students to use the “Three-Step Method” for support in their learning. Information on the NOBA project can be found below. This Open Access chapter was originally written for the NOBA project. 17 The Nervous System Original chapter by Aneeq Ahmad adapted by the Queen’s University Psychology Department ![]()
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