"divisions of the nervous system: central and peripheral Flashcards
the nervous system is a network of what in where
cells in the human body
the nervous system is the body’s what?
Internal communication system
What is the nervous system? (1m)
A network of cells in the human body, the body’s internal communication system
what is the first function of the nervous system
to collect, process and respond to environmental stimuli
what is the second function of the nervous system
to control organs and cells
What is the Function of the nervous system? (2m)
to collect, process and respond to environmental stimuli and to control organs and cells
what is THE nervous system divided into
The Central and Peripheral Nervous systems
the CENTRAL nervous system subdivides into which 2 components
the Brain and Spinal Cord
the Brain and Spinal cord are examples of what, within the CNS
STRUCTURES
The brain (CNS) receives and processes information incoming from where
the Senses
The Brain (CNS) is responsible for what type of functioning
Higher Mental Functioning
the Brain stores what
Memories
Which structure within the CNS is responsible for Higher mental functioning
the Brain
which structure within the CNS receives and processes information from the senses
The Brain
The spinal Cord connects nerves to where
the PNS
the Spinal Cord controls what type of actions
Reflex Actions
give an example of a reflex action that the Spinal Cord would control
Moving hand when touching hot plate
Which structure within the CNS connects nerves to the PNS
The Spinal Cord
which structure within the CNS controls reflex actions such as moving your hand when touching something hot
the Spinal Cord
Higher mental functioning refers to the human ability to do what
Use knowledge to create new ideas and Concepts
the human ability to use knowledge to create new ideas and concepts refers to what
Higher Mental Functioning
The PERIPHERAL nervous system subdivides into which 2 structures
the Autonomic and Somatic nervous systems
the Somatic nervous system is responsible for what type of movement which includes running and jumping
VOLUNTARY movements
The Somatic Nervous System transmits info from the Brain to where
Skeletal Muscles such as the Abs
The Somatic Nervous System transmits info from where to skeletal muscles
the Brain
Which structure within the PNS controls voluntary movements
The Somatic Nervous System
which structure in the PNS transmits info from the brain to skeletal muscles
the Somatic Nervous System