PNS Flashcards
1
Q
What makes up the PNS?
A
-all nerve extending from the brain and spinal cord
2
Q
What are spinal nerves?
A
-nerves that carry impulses to and from the spinal cord
3
Q
What are cranial nerves?
A
Nerves that carry impulses to and from the brain
4
Q
The PNS has two motor (efferent) divisions, what are they?
A
- Somatic nervous system
2.autonomic nervous system
5
Q
What is the somatic nervous system?
A
-it is voluntary
-consciously controls skeletal muscles
6
Q
What is the autonomic nervous system?
A
-involuntary
-automatically controls smooth and cardiac muscles and glands
