PNS & CNS

Front

What part of the nervous system is responsible for slowing down breathing and pulse?

Back

Parasympathetic

Front

The ____________ is part of the peripheral nervous system and controls our senses.

Back

Somatic

Front

The autonomic nervous system is divided into ____________ and ____________.

Back

Sympathetic and Parasympathetic

Front

The nerves that extend from the brain and spinal cord make up the _____________________.

Back

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

Front

Why is your spinal cord important?

Back

Because all communication needs to travel through the spinal cord, towards and away from the brain.

Front

What is the main function of the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

Back

To process and transmit information throughout the body.

Front

What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

Back

Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).

Front

What does the sympathetic nervous system do?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the somatic nervous system?

Back

It controls voluntary movements and transmits sensory information.

Front

What is the difference between the autonomic and somatic nervous systems?

Back

The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary actions, while the somatic nervous system controls voluntary actions.