Peripheral Nervous System

Front

What do thermoreceptors detect?

Back

Temperature

Front

Which cranial nerve moves the eyes laterally away from the nose?

Back

Abducens

Front

What do tactile receptors detect?

Back

Touch

Front

What is the part of the nervous system that consists of nerves branching out from the CNS?

Back

Peripheral Nervous System

Front

Which part of the autonomic nervous system activates during high stress emergencies?

Back

Sympathetic Nervous System

Front

What is the function of the peripheral nervous system?

Back

Connects the CNS to limbs and organs.

Front

What type of receptors detect pain?

Back

Nociceptors

Front

What is the role of the autonomic nervous system?

Back

Controls involuntary bodily functions.

Front

What do mechanoreceptors detect?

Back

Pressure and touch.

Front

What is the difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?

Back

Sympathetic prepares the body for stress; parasympathetic conserves energy.