the nervous system and the endocrine system

?
what is the nervous system
a specialised network of cells
consists of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system
1 of 12
what is the central nervous system
made up of the brain and spinal chord
2 of 12
what is the peripheral nervous system
transmits information to the central nervous system from the outside world and transmits messages from the cns to muscles and glands
3 of 12
what two subsystems is the peripheral nervous system subdivided into
the autonomic nervous system and the somatic nervous system
4 of 12
what does the autonomic nervous system do
governs vital functions in the body
5 of 12
what does the somatic nervous system do
governs muscle movement and receives information from sensory receptors
6 of 12
what is the endocrine system
one of the body's major information systems that instructs glands to release hormones directly into the bloodstream
works alongside the nervous system
7 of 12
what do glands do
produce hormones
8 of 12
what is the key endocrine gland
the pituitary gland
9 of 12
what does the pituitary gland do
'master gland'
controls the release of hormones
10 of 12
when do the endocrine system and autonomic nervous system work together
during fight or flight
11 of 12
the fight or flight response
stressor perceived
ANS from parasympathetic state to sympathetic state
adrenal medulla releases adrenaline
physiological changes
pituitary gland releases a hormone
adrenal correct releases cortsoil into the bloodstream
threat passes
ANS back to rest
12 of 12

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

what is the central nervous system

Back

made up of the brain and spinal chord

Card 3

Front

what is the peripheral nervous system

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

what two subsystems is the peripheral nervous system subdivided into

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

what does the autonomic nervous system do

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Psychology resources:

See all Psychology resources »See all biopsychology resources »