CNS - central nervous system Flashcards
what does the nervous system consist of
brain and spine
where are the stretch sensors of the sensory neurons in the human knee-jerk reflect located
spinal cord
upon witnessing a robber held up a convenience store at gunpoint, what part of the nervous system would be initiated
sympathetic division
fight or flight response
the activation of fight of flight response is
sympathetic dividion
after eating a large meal, which nerves are most active in your digestive system
autonomic nervous system
parasympathetic division
what does PNS stand for
peripheral nervous system
what does PNS do
transmits information to and from the CNS which also helps regulate movement
what do afferent neurons do
transmit information to CNS
what do efferent neurons do
transmit information away from CNS
what system is it called when it carries signals to skeletal muscles and is voluntary
motor system
what is the autonomic nervous system
regulates smooth and cardiac muscles
name;
processing of olfactory input, regulation of sleep, learning
controls involuntary activities and coordinates motor activities
coordinates routing of sensory input
forebrain
hindbrain
midbrain
what part of the brain is used for emotions
hippocampus
what is the largest structure in the brain which is also essential for language and memory
cerebrum
what do wernicke’s and broca’s regions of the brain affect
language and speach
