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\nThe video provides an explanation of the nervous system, its components, and how they work together. The video explains how a stimulus is detected, converted into an electrical impulse, and travels along a sensory neuron to the CNS,...\nThe video provides an explanation of the nervous system, its components, and how they work together. The video explains how a stimulus is detected, converted into an electrical impulse, and travels along a sensory neuron to the CNS, which then coordinates the response and sends another electrical impulse to an effector (muscle or gland) to perform an appropriate action. The video also discusses the concept of a reflex arc or reflex action. An example of a reflex arc is provided, demonstrating how a sudden increase in light intensity can be detected through the eyes, transmitted through the CNS, and result in a reflexive response to make the pupil smaller, protecting the retina from damage.\n
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3:15
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Higher Ed
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Science
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2018
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Language
English
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light, neurons, europe
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gcse, and, igcse, science, biology, aqa, snapshots, the, human, nervous, system, nervous system, spinal cord, electrical impulse, sensory neuron, reflex arc, relay neuron, neuro, intensity, smaller, action, parts, motor, effector, environments, brain, form, important, coordinates, environment, called, stimulus, detected, signal, response, muscle, automatic, rapid
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