division of the nervous system Flashcards
1
Q
how many parts is the nervous system divided into
A
2 parts
2
Q
what are the 2 parts of the nervous system
A
central and peripheral nervous system
3
Q
what does the central nervous system consist of
A
brain and spinal cord
4
Q
what does the CNS act as
A
central command for all communication and actions of the body
5
Q
what does the PNS consist of
A
all nerves that branch out to the rest of the body and ganglia
6
Q
what does PNS allow
A
signals sent from brain to reach their target destination in the body
