A column of nerves between the brain and the peripheral nervous system
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(CNS)
Brain
Divided into three major parts:
- The hindbrain (lower part)
- The midbrain
- The forebrain
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(PNS)
The Autonomic Nervous System
Regulates involuntary bodily processes including heart rate, respiration, digestion and pupil contraction; operates automatically without conscious direction
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(PNS)
The Somatic Nervous System
Carries sensory information from sensory organs to the CNS and relays motor (movement) commands to muscles; controls voluntary movements
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(ANS)
Sympathetic NS
Prepares the body for action and stress. This is called "fight or flight"
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(ANS)
Parasympathetic NS
Calms the body and helps the body to conserve energy
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
The body's link to the outside world
Back
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
Card 3
Front
A column of nerves between the brain and the peripheral nervous system
Back
Card 4
Front
Divided into three major parts:
- The hindbrain (lower part)
- The midbrain
- The forebrain
Back
Card 5
Front
Regulates involuntary bodily processes including heart rate, respiration, digestion and pupil contraction; operates automatically without conscious direction
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