Chapter 7: Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
What does the central nervous system(CNS) consist of?
A
- organs
- brain
- spinal cord
- dorsal cavity
2
Q
what does the peripheral nervous system (PNS) consist of?
A
- spinal nerves
- cranial nerves
3
Q
CNS function
A
processing and interpreting sensory input and making decisions
4
Q
PNS function
A
communication lines: what nerves travel through