The nervous systems and endocrine system Flashcards
1
Q
What is the CNS made up of
A
The brain
The spinal cord
2
Q
What is the PNS made up of
A
Millions of neurons
The autonomic nervous system
The somatic nervous system
3
Q
What part of the endocrine system responds to the stressor
A
Hypothalamus
4
Q
What nervous system is activated by the hypothalamus
A
Peripheral ( sympathetic)
5
Q
What does adrenaline do
A
Heightens physical arousal
Stimulates the cardiovascular system
6
Q
What gland secretes adrenaline
A
Adrenal Medulla
7
Q
What does fight or flight look like
A
Hypothalamus
Pituitary gland
Adrenal Medulla > Adrenaline
Sympathetic nervous system
parasympathetic nervous system
8
Q
What is a hormone
A
A biochemical messenger substance
