nervous 3 Flashcards
how many cranial nerves are there?
12, each in paris and 10 of them are in the hindbrain
List the cranial nerves and what type they are
descripe the gross microscopic structure of the spinal cord
Describe the general components of a typical reflex arc
How do the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system differ in their general function
Sympathetic nervous system
Preparation for strenuous physical activity in emergency situations (fight or flight)
Fight or Flight
Parasympathetic nervous system
General housekeeping activities in relaxed situations (sleep)
Rest and digest
main structural and functional features of the autonomic nervous system
conducts impulses from the CNS into the target organs.
maintain most of the body systems, ncluding HR, BP, energy production, sleep, wakes, hormones.
what are cranial nerves?
Nerves the come directly from the brain, most are afferent and some are efferent