BIOPSYCHOLOGY - Central Nervous System (CNS) VS Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
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- Created on: 18-01-19 12:36
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- Central Nervous System (CNS) VS Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
- The CNS
- def: this system comprises of the brain and spinal cord
- brain involved in psychological processes - main job is to maintain life
- some parts of the brain more concerned with vital functioning, other in high order thinking & problem solving
- SPINAL CORD: facilitates transferal of messages to and from brain to the PNS
- also involved in reflex actions (eg. startle response)
- The PNS
- transmits messages to WHOLE BODY from brain
- two divisions: somatic and autonomic system
- SOMATIC: transmits info to and from senses and to and from CNS
- AUTONOMIC: transmits info to and from internal organs to sustain life
- SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM: increases body functions
- PARASYMPATHETIC NERV SYS: maintains / decreases body activities
- main job: transmit and receive messages from senses such as visual & auditory info
- The CNS
- Nervous system
- CNS
- Spinal cord
- Brain
- PNS
- Somatic N.S
- Autonomic N.S
- Sympathetic N.S
- Parasympathetic N.S
- CNS
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