Divisions Of The Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 main divisions of the nervous system?
A
The Central Nervous System - CNS
The Peripheral Nervous System - PNS
2
Q
What are the 2 divisions of the peripheral nervous system?
A
The Somatic Nervous System
The Autonomic Nervous System
3
Q
What are the 2 branches of the autonomic nervous system?
A
Sympathetic - ‘fight or flight’
Parasympathetic - ‘rest and digest’
