biopsychology: the nervous system Flashcards
1
Q
what does the nervous system consist of?
A
the central nervous system
peripheral nervous system
2
Q
what does the central nervous system consist of?
A
the brain and the spinal cord
3
Q
what does the peripheral nervous system do?
A
transmits messages from CNS to muscles/glands
4
Q
what is the peripheral nervous system divided into?
A
somatic nervous system
autonomic nervous system
5
Q
what does the somatic nervous system do?
A
associated with the voluntary control of body movements via muscles
6
Q
what does the autonomic nervous system do?
A
transmits information to and from internal organs
7
Q
what is the autonomic nervous system divided into?
A
sympathetic nervous system (preps us for flight or fight)
parasympathetic nervous system (calms us down after)
