3.04 Weekly Roundup 2

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What are the two parts of the Peripheral Nervous System?

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Somatic and Autonomic.

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What does the nervous system do?

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It receives information about what is going on in your body as well as what is going on around you, tells your body how to react to the information it receives, and helps your body maintain homeostasis.

Front

Which part of the peripheral nervous system controls conscious activities?

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Somatic.

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How do your nerves work?

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They carry messages back and forth from the brain to the rest of the body.

Front

What are white blood cells that distinguish between each kind of pathogen called?

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Lymphocyte.

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What is the function of the Somatic Nervous System?

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It controls voluntary movements and conscious activities.

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What is the function of the Autonomic Nervous System?

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It regulates involuntary functions such as heart rate and digestion.

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What are the two divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System?

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Sympathetic and Parasympathetic.

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What does the Sympathetic Nervous System do?

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It prepares the body for 'fight or flight' responses.

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What does the Parasympathetic Nervous System do?

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It helps the body to relax and conserve energy.