How is the nervous system organized

Question 1

define the major divisions of the nervous system, list the subdivisions of the central nervous system, and describe the functions of the spinal cord.

Answer 1

periphrel nervous system:
somatic nervous system
autonomic nervous system
sympathetic nervous system
parasympathetic nervous system 

central nervous system:
spinal cord
brain

Question 2

describe the functions of the major subdivisions of the peripheral nervous system and the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems

Answer 2

peripheral nervous system- carries information to and from the central nervous system.
parasympathetic nervous system- calms body to conserve energy and restore the status quo.
sympathetic nervous system- arouses body to expend energy and respond to threat.