Nervous system

Question 1

Sensory functions called

Answer 1

Afferent. Carries message to the CNS (brain)

Question 2

Integrative functions

Answer 2

Information is brought to the brain and made a decision

Question 3

Motor function called

Answer 3

Efferent. Responds to the stimuli, carries message away from the brain

Question 4

Function of effectors

Answer 4

They cause an effect in response to directions from the nervous system

Question 5

What is included in CNS

Answer 5

Brain and spinal cord

Question 6

What is included in PNS

Answer 6

Nerves and ganglia

Question 7

Ways of PNS

Answer 7

Efferent (motor): includes SOMATIC(muscles,voluntary) and AUTONOMIC(heart,involuntary)
Afferent (sensory)

Question 8

Subdivision of PNS

Answer 8

Efferent from the CNS to the organs
Afferent from the peripheral to the CNS

Question 9

How is divided the Autonomic nervous system

Answer 9

Sympathetic: Prepare the body for stressful situations(Flight or flight system)
Parasympathetic: Relax, ordinary, to take the back body to normal