Anatomy - Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
Which are the main organs of the nervous system?
A
Brain, Spinal cord and peripheral nerves.
2
Q
What are the main functions of the nervous system?
A
- Regulation of the body activities
- Detects changes in the internal & external environment
- Response comes by contracting muscles and releasing hormones
3
Q
Which part of the nervous system is known as “rest and digest” ?
A
Parasympathetic Nervous System
4
Q
What part of the nervous system allows for signals to be sent from one part of the NS to another?
A
Neural pathways
5
Q
What is the speed of the nervous system transmission?
A
Over 150 MPH
