1. Organization of the Nervous System Flashcards
1
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Composed of the brain and spinal cord.
Responsible for interpreting sensory input and determining motor responses.
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Central Nervous System
2
Q
Includes cranial nerves (from the brain) and spinal nerves (from the spinal cord).
Connects the CNS to the body.
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Peripheral Nervous System
3
Q
Carries signals from sensory receptors to the CNS.
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Afferent
4
Q
Sends commands from the CNS to muscles and glands.
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Efferent
5
Q
Controls skeletal muscles.
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Somatic Nervous System
6
Q
Regulates smooth muscles, cardiac muscles, and glands.
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Autonomic Nervous System
7
Q
(Autonomic)
Activates during stress (fight-or-flight).
A
Sympathetic Division
8
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(Autonomic)
Operates during relaxation (rest-and-digest).
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Parasympathetic Division
