nervous system 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyHealth and clinical psychologyASAQA Created by: harjot hayreCreated on: 14-10-18 17:30 Network of nerves. Consists of the CNS and PNS. Nervous system 1 of 9 Consists of the brain and spinal cord. The origin of complex commands and decisions. Central nervous system (CNS) 2 of 9 The centre of all conscious awareness Brain 3 of 9 An extension to the brain. Responds to reflex actions. Spinal cord 4 of 9 Sends information from external structures to the CNS. Peripheral nervous system (PNS) 5 of 9 Transmits information from receptor cells to the CNS. Controls muscle movements Somatic nervous system (SNS) 6 of 9 Transmits information to and from internal bodily organs. Controls involuntary processes Autonomic nervous system (ANS) 7 of 9 helps the body to respond to emergency situations (Fight or Flight) Sympathetic nervous system 8 of 9 Calms the body after an emergency situation (Rest and Digestion) Parasympathetic nervous system 9 of 9
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