Animal Responses Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the structure of the nervous system
A
It divides into Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
Peripheral nervous system splits into somatic and autonomic nervous systems.
The autonomic nervous system splits into sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
2
Q
Compare the roles of the somatic and autonomic nervous systems
A
The somatic nervous system controls voluntary actions such as walking and movements. Whereas the autonomic nervous system controls involuntary actions such as blood pressure.
