Divisions Of The Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
What two subsystems make up the nervous system?
A
Central nervous system + peripheral nervous system
2
Q
What makes up the central nervous system?
A
Brain + spinal chord
3
Q
What makes up the peripheral nervous system?
A
Somatic nervous system + autonomic nervous system
4
Q
What are the two subcomponents of the autonomic nervous system?
A
Sympathetic nervous system + parasympathetic nervous system
5
Q
What is the function of the peripheral nervous system?
A
Carries messages to and from the CNS
