divisions of the nervous system Flashcards
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the nervous system is divided into
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the central and the peripheral nervous systems
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the central nervous system comprises of
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the brain and the spinal chord
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the peripheral nervous system is divided into
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the somatic system and the autonomic system
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the somatic nervous system consists of
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sensory and motor neurones to carry information to and from the CNS
enable reflex action
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the autonomic nervous system acts
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largely unconsciously/involuntarily
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the autonomic nervous system is divided into
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the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system
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the sympathetic nervous system
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prepares us for fight or flight
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the parasympathetic nervous system
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provides rest and digest functions to recover from
