the division of the nervous system: central and peripheral Flashcards
1
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Draw the divisions of the nervous system
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notes
2
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what does the nervous system do ?
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- it provides the biological basis of psychological experience
3
Q
peripheral nervous system function
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- transmits info to and from the CNS
4
Q
central nervous system
function
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- controls all life functions and psychological processes
5
Q
what is the peripheral nervous system divided into ?
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- somatic NS
- autonomic NS
6
Q
somatic NS function
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transmits info to and from senses and to and from the CNS
7
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autonomic NS function
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transmits info to and from internal organs to sustain life processes
8
Q
what is the CNS divided into ?
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- spinal cord
– brain
9
Q
spinal cord function
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- receives and transmits info to and from the brain
10
Q
brain function
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- maintains life
- involved in higher functions and psychological processes
11
Q
what is the autonomic nervous system divided into ?
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- sympathetic NS
- parasympathetic NS
12
Q
sympathetic NS function
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-generally increases bodily activities
13
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parasympathetic NS function
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- generally maintains or decreases bodily activities
