The nervous system

Question 1

The main 2 divisions of the Nervous system

Answer 1

CNS, central nervous system
PNS, Peripheral nervous system

Question 2

Sub divisions of the CNS

Answer 2

The spinal chord, the brain

Question 3

Sub divisions of the PNS

Answer 3

Atomic Nervous system
Somatic nervous system

Question 4

Sub divisions of the autonomic nervous system

Answer 4

Sympathetic NS
Parasympathetic NS
Enteric NS

Question 5

What is a neural pathway

Answer 5

Comprises of one or more circuits of interconnected neurons

Question 6

Functions of the spinal chord

Answer 6

Receives motor and sensory information and relays it to the brain.

Question 7

Functions of the PNS (Peripheral nervous system)

Answer 7

Carry information about both internal and external events to the CNS from muscles and glands

Question 8

Functions of the SNS (Somatic nervous system)

Answer 8

Carries sensory and motor information TO the CNS
Controls voluntary movement

Question 9

Functions of the ANS (Atomic nervous system)

Answer 9

Connects glands and organs to the CNS
Controls involuntary movement (keeps us alive aka heartbeat and breathing)

Question 10

Functions of the Parasympathetic nervous system

Answer 10

Calms functioning after sympathetic control
Maintains homeostasis

Question 11

Functions of the sympathetic nervous system

Answer 11

Arouses the body for action
Fight and flight response
Releases adrenaline
Increases heartrate