nervous system organization - central nervous system Flashcards
1
Q
CNS
A
central nervous system
2
Q
PNS
A
peripheral nervous system
3
Q
the central nervous system includes what?
A
brain, spinal cord
4
Q
what is the CNS responsible for?
A
- higher order functions
memory. .learning..intelligence..analytical skills..emotion - neural integration ~ information processing
receiving “sensory” information from inside and outside body
afferent - sensory activity
*sending motor commands to peripheral nervous system
*muscles and other organs
efferent - motor activity to “effectors”
remember: S.A.M.E
