1.2 Flashcards
Central Nervous System
The body’s processing center, made up of the brain and spinal cord
Brain
The most complex organ in the human body, controlling nearly every function of the body
Spinal Cord
A column of nerve tissue that runs from the base of the of the skull to the lower back
Peripheral Nervous System
Controls involuntary bodily functions and regulates glands
Autonomic Nervous System
A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and respiration
Somatic Nervous System
(Voluntary) nervous system, is part of the peripheral nervous system allows you to move and control muscles throughout your body
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Apart of the autonomic nervous system that helps the body relax and digest
Sympathetic nervous system
A network of nerves that activates the body’s fight or flight response when the brain senses stress or danger
