L22- Nervous System

Question 1

Divisions of the nervous system

Answer 1

1. Central Nervous system: brain and spinal cord
2. Peripheral nervous system:

A) Autonomic NS: involuntary control —> Sympathetic, parasympathetic and Enteric

B) Somatic NS: voluntary control e.g. muscle movement

Question 2

What are the divisions of the autonomic nervous system and what is their function?

Answer 2

Sympathetic NS: Stimulate body’s fight or flight
- sympathy after we have a fight

Parasympathetic NS: Rest and digest system- conserves energy to slow heart rate, increase intestinal and gland activity etc.

Enteric NS: Gastrointestinal tract