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Biopsychology Flashcards

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Nervous System

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Consists of CNS and PNS. Communicates using electrical signals

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CNS

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Consists of brain and spinal cord. Origin of all complex commands and decisions

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Role of PNS

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Sends sensory info from outside world to CNS, and transmits messages from CNS to muscles and glands around the body

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Role of SNS (Somatic)

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Transmits information from receptor cells in the sense organs to the CNS and receives info from CNS that directs muscles to act. Uses motor and sensory cells.

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Role of ANS

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Transmits information to and from internal bodily organs. Operates automatically.

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Autonomic NS is divided into

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Sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest)

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