Nervous system Flashcards
1
Q
The three major parts of the nervous system?
A
The central nervous system (CNS)
The peripheral nervous system (PNS)
The autonomic nervous system (ANS).
2
Q
the three nerve types and roles of the peripheral nervous system?
A
The motor nerves
The sense nerves
The autonomic nerves
3
Q
The two basic function of the peripheral nervous system?
A
- The afferent system: conveys information from the sense organs and receptors to the central nervous system.
- The efferent system: convey information from the central nervous system to the muscles and glands.