nervous system

Question 1

what is the nervous system made up of?

Answer 1

Central nervous system (CNS) and Peripheral nervous system (PNS)

Question 2

what is the peripheral nervous system made of?

Answer 2

-trasmits messages via neuron’s, to and from the central nervous system
-divided into :
Autonomic nervous system
Somatic nervous system

Question 3

What is the Autonomic nervous system?

Answer 3

Governs vital functions in the body such as breathing, heart rate, digestion, sexual arousal and stress response

Question 4

What is the somatic nervous system?

Answer 4

Governs muscle movement and received information from sensory receptors

Question 5

What is the endocrine system?

Answer 5

Endocrine system works alongside the nervous system to control vital functions in the body

Question 6

Examples of glands

Answer 6

Thyroid- secretes thyroxine - responsible for heart rate and metabolism
Pituitary gland- known as master gland- controls the release of hormones

Question 7

How do the endocrine system and ANS work together?

Answer 7

-Stressful event
-hypothalamus activates pituitary gland
-triggers activity in sympathetic branch of autonomic
-adrenaline is released from the adrenal gland
-adrenaline triggers physiological changes (increased heart/ breathing rate, dilated pupils)