2- Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the central nervous system comprised of?
A
Brain and spinal cord
2
Q
What is the peripheral nervous system comprised of?
A
Nerves and ganglia outside the CNS
3
Q
2 divisions of the PNS
A
Somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system
4
Q
Role of the somatic nervous system
A
Controls voluntary actions
5
Q
Role of the autonomic nervous system
A
Controls involuntary actions
6
Q
2 divisions of the ANS
A
Parasympathetic nervous system and sympathetic nervous system
