The Human Nervous System

Question 1

Central Nervous System

Answer 1

Comprised of the brain and spinal cord

Question 2

Brain

Answer 2

Controls how we think, learn, move, and feel

Question 3

Spinal Cord

Answer 3

Carries messages back and forth between the brain and the nerves that run throughout the body

Question 4

Peripheral Nervous System

Answer 4

The nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord

Question 5

Somatic Nervous System

Answer 5

Subdivision of the PNS. Allows you to move and control muscles throughout your body

Question 6

Automatic Nervous System

Answer 6

Subdivision of the PNS. Regulates involuntary physiologic processes

Question 7

Sympathetic Nervous System

Answer 7

Helps your body activate its “fight-or-flight” response. This system’s activity increases when you’re stressed, in danger or physically active. Its effects include increasing your heart rate and breathing ability, improving your eyesight and slowing down processes like digestion

Question 8

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Answer 8

Relaxes your body after periods of stress or danger