key term - Integration

Definition

Integration in the context of the nervous system refers to the process by which the nervous system combines sensory inputs to produce a meaningful understanding or response. It involves analyzing and interpreting sensory information received from different parts of the body to guide actions or reactions.

Related terms

Sensory neurons: Neurons that carry incoming information from the sensory receptors to the brain and spinal cord for processing.

Motor neurons: Neurons that convey commands from the central nervous system to muscles and glands, initiating action.

Synapse:

The junction between two neurons or between a neuron and a muscle/gland, where nerve impulses are transmitted or inhibited