nervous system

Question 1

What are the divisions of the Nervous System?

Answer 1

The Nervous System is divided into the Central Nervous System (CNS) and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).

Question 2

What does the Central Nervous System (CNS) include?

Answer 2

The CNS includes the brain and spinal cord.

Question 3

What does the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) consist of?

Answer 3

The PNS consists of all nerves outside the CNS.

Question 4

What are the two divisions of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)?

Answer 4

The two divisions of the PNS are the Sensory (Afferent) Division and the Motor (Efferent) Division.

Question 5

What is the function of the Sensory (Afferent) Division?

Answer 5

The Sensory (Afferent) Division carries information to the CNS.

Question 6

What is the function of the Motor (Efferent) Division?

Answer 6

The Motor (Efferent) Division sends commands from the CNS to muscles and glands.