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Question 1

what does the human nervous system do

Answer 1

• receives information
• processes information
• Coordinates a response to information

Question 2

Parts of the nervous system ( draw this answer )

Answer 2

Central nervous system- Brain and Spinal cord

Peripheral nervous system- Autonomic nervous system, Somatic nervous system

Autonomic nervous system- Sympathetic nervous system and Parasympathetic nervous system

Question 3

CNS functions

Answer 3

Carries messages to and from the PNS

Processes, interprets and responds to information from the PNS

Question 4

PNS functions

Answer 4

Carries messages to and from the CNS

Question 5

Autonomic nervous system functions

Answer 5

Connects CNS to internal organs and glands

Regulates our internal environment.

Question 6

Somatic nervous system functions

Answer 6

Carries messages from sensory receptors in the body to the CNS

Question 7

Sympathetic nervous system functions

Answer 7

Prepares body for action.

Question 8

Parasympathetic nervous system functions

Answer 8

Calms body after action ( returns to homeostasis ).