Autonomic And Somatic NS Flashcards
1
Q
What is the somatic NS for
A
Voluntary actions
2
Q
What is the autonomic NS for
A
Involuntary actions
3
Q
What are the two divisions of the autonomic NS
A
Sympathetic and parasympathetic
4
Q
What does the sympathetic division do
A
Prepares to expand energy - fight or flight
5
Q
What does the parasympathetic division do
A
Relax and conserve energy
6
Q
What NS is for voluntary movements
A
The somatic NS
7
Q
What NS is for involuntary movements
A
The autonomic NS
8
Q
What NS are the sympathetic and non sympathetic divisions apart of
A
The autonomic NS
9
Q
What NS division prepares for expanding energy (fight or flight)
A
The sympathetic division
10
Q
What NS division relaxes and conserves energy
A
The parasympathetic division
