Neevous System- SAC1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the peripheral nervous system?
A
Carries messages to and from the CNS
2
Q
What is the brain?
A
Responsible for virtually everything we think, feel and do
3
Q
What is the spinal cord?
A
Connects the brain and PNS
4
Q
What is the autonomic nervous system?
A
Connects CNS to internal organs and glands
5
Q
What is the somatic nervous system?
A
Carries messages from sensory receptors in the body to the CNS
6
Q
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
A
Prepares body for action
7
Q
What is the parasympathetic nervous system?
A
Calms body after action
8
Q
What is the central nervous system?
A
Transmits and receives messages to and from the PNS
