nervous system Flashcards
1
Q
what is the central nervous system (CNS) made up of?
A
brain and spinal cord
2
Q
what is the peripheral nervous system (PNS) made up of?
A
connecting nerves
3
Q
what are the 2 parts of the peripheral nervous system?
A
somatic and autonomic
4
Q
what is the somatic system
A
Voluntary movement
sensory neurons send info to the CNS and thn info is sent to the motor neurons to do soemthing
5
Q
what is the autonomic system
A
bodies automatic functions
eg. breathing swallowing
6
Q
what are the 2 parts of the autonomic nervous system?
A
sympathetic and parasympathetic
7
Q
sympathetic is
A
your body arousing you for action
eg. raising your HR
8
Q
parasympathetic is
A
your body cooling and conserving energy
eg. slowing HR, constricting pupils in light
