SNC VS SNP Flashcards
What does CNS stand for?
CNS stands for Central Nervous System.
What does the CNS do?
The CNS processes information and decides what to do (control center).
What does PNS stand for?
PNS stands for Peripheral Nervous System. It includes all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.
What does the PNS do?
A: The PNS connects the CNS to the body (muscles, organs, etc.) and sends signals back and forth.
What are the two parts of the PNS?
somatic nervous system (voluntary control) and the autonomic nervous system (involuntary control).
Does the CNS or PNS control reflexes?
A: The PNS is involved in reflexes, as it carries messages to and from the spinal cord.
What is the main job of the CNS?
A: The main job of the CNS is to process information and control the body.
What does the motor system in the PNS do?
The motor system sends messages from the CNS to muscles and organs to make them move or act.
What part of the body does the CNS include?
The CNS includes the brain and spinal cord.
What part of the body does the PNS include?
The PNS includes nerves that spread out from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body.
