The Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the central nervous system(CNS)
A
Brain, spinal cord, interprets info
2
Q
What does the spinal cord do?
A
Passes messages to and from the Brain
3
Q
What does the peripheral nervous system do?
A
Transmits info to and from the CNS
4
Q
What does the somatic nervous system do?
A
Voluntary movement
5
Q
What does the autonomic nervous system?
A
Involuntary movement
6
Q
What does the sympathetic nervous system do?
A
Mobilises body for action
7
Q
What does the parasympathetic nervous system do?
A
Restores body back to homeostasis once danger passes
