Biopsychology: The Nervous System 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyBiopsychologyA2/A-levelAQA Created by: D.P.GilesCreated on: 09-07-19 12:28 What are the two components of the Nervous System? The Central Nervous System and the Peripheral Nervous System 1 of 10 What is the Central Nervous system comprised of? The brain and spinal cord 2 of 10 What is the role of the Central Nervous System? The origins of all complex commands and decisions. 3 of 10 What is brain responsible for? The centre of all conscious awareness. 4 of 10 What is the role of the spinal cord? It is responsible for reflex actions 5 of 10 What is the role of the Peripheral Nervous System? Transmits info to the CNS from the outside world and transmits info from the CNS to muscles which directs them to act. 6 of 10 What are the two divisions of the Peripheral Nervous System? The Autonomic Nervous System and the Somatic Nervous System 7 of 10 What is the role of the Autonomic Nervous System? Governs vital functions in the body, such as breathing, heart rate and stress responses. 8 of 10 What is the role of the Somatic Nervous System? Controls Muscle Movement and receives info from sensory receptors. 9 of 10 What are the two divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System? The sympathetic and parasympathetic branch. 10 of 10
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