Nervous System And Endocrine Systems

Question 1

Homeostatis

Answer 1

Balance - Body’s ability to keep phsilogical functions within normal limits.
Ex. Body Temp = Shivering when cold / Sweating when hot
Water Water - Dehyrdated = drink more water / Pee out water

Question 2

Nervous System

Answer 2

• Ensure homeostasis
  Rapid nerve impulses, Fast/Quick/Rapid/Short

Question 3

Endocrine System

Answer 3

Glands release horomones into bloodstream
- Slow, more long-lasting

Question 4

Central Nervous System (CNS)

Answer 4

2 Parts
- Brain
- Spinal Cord

Question 5

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

Answer 5

• Everything else
• Carries info between organs of body and the CNS
• Divided into 2 (SN, AN)

Question 6

Somatic Nerves

Answer 6

• Voluntary
• Myelinated Nuerons
• Fast nerve transmisson
  Brain tells to do something with choice
  Ex, Raise Arms

Question 7

Autonomic Nerves

Answer 7

Involuntary
- Automatic
- Slower nerve transmisson
- Unmyelinated Neurons
- Dont have to think about it
- Sympathetic, Parasympathetic

Question 8

Parasympathetic

Answer 8

• Rest and Digest
• Nerves transmit impulses returning to normal after time of
  stress
• Slows functions (Heart rate / Blood pressure)
• Nerves originate in the brain

Question 9

Sympathetic

Answer 9

• Fight or Flight
• Nerves transmit impulses during
  times of stress
• Speeds up functions (Heart rate / Blood pressure)
• Nerves originate in the spinal cord