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Nervous System Overview: Introduction + Heart Rate Variability (HRV) — Anatomy & Physiology for Yoga Teachers, Yoga Therapists, Health & Wellness Coaches, Holistic Healthcare Providers

Lesson Overview

In this lesson, we introduce the anatomy (structure) and physiology (functions and relationships) of the nervous system.

Objective

Have a foundational understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system.

Description

Define the nervous system and its primary functions. Identify the components of the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS). Distinguish between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems. Describe the roles of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. Define heart rate variability (HRV) and explain what it indicates.

Vocabulary

afferent neuron, autonomic nervous system (ANS), cardiac ANS, central nervous system (CNS), cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), cranial nerves, efferent neuron, ganglia, heart rate variability (HRV), interneuron, meninges, nerves, nervous system, neurons / nerve cells, neurotransmitters, parasympathetic nervous system, peripheral nervous system (PNS), sensory receptors, somatic nervous system, spinal nerves, sympathetic nervous system

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