Nervous System Divisions And Homeostasis Flashcards
What is the function of the Nervous System
Controls and coordinates functions throughout the body and responds to internal and external stimuli
What is the function of the Central Nervous System (CNS)
Relays messages, processes information, and analyzes information.
What is included in the Central Nervous System (CNS)
The brain and brain stem
What is the function of the brain
Helps to relay messages, process information, and analyze information
What is the function of the spinal cord
Links the body to the brain and transfers information like reflexes
What is the function of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
Receives information from the environment and relays it to the Central Nervous System (CNS)
The Peripheral Nervous System can be broken into 2 categories, what are they?
Somatic Nerves and Autonomic Nerves
What is the function of Somatic Nerves
Control voluntary actions
Somatic Nerves can be broken into 2 categories, what are they?
Sensory and Motor
What is the function of sensory neurons
They relay sensations (feelings) from the body to the Central Nervous System (CNS)
What is the function of Motor Neurons
They relay motor commands from the central nervous system to stimulate muscle contraction
What is the function of Autonomic Nerves
Control involuntary functions
Autonomic Nerves can be broken into 2 categories, what are they?
Sympathetic and parasympathetic
What is the function of sympathetic nerves
Put your body systems on alert
What is the function of Parasympathetic nerves
Relax your body systems
