Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
Somatic NS vs Autonomic NS
A
Somatic is voluntary functions and autonomic in involuntary
2
Q
Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic
A
Sympathetic is the stress or fight or flight
Parasympathetic is the peace or what you are normally like
3
Q
Sensory vs Motor nerves
A
Sensory- to CNS
Motor- away from CNS
4
Q
Reflex arc
A
Receptor Sensory nerves CNS Motor nerves Responders
5
Q
Example of an automatic reflex.
A
When you put your hand on a burning stove and you take your hand off right away
6
Q
Describe an example of a conditioned response.
A
You have to think about what your response is going to be
7
Q
Central NS vs Peripheral NS
A
Peripheral NS is what relays info to the CNS and carries info away
