The Nervous System

The Nervous System is divided in...

• Central and Autonomic nervous system

• Autonomic and Somatic nervous system

• Central and Peripheral nervous system

Which organ/s are included in the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

• Brain and Nerves

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Nerves

The ___________ is responsible for balance and coordination

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) control involuntary actions

• True

• False

System that prepares the body for “fight-or-flight” responses

• Sympathetic

• Autonomic

• Parasympathetic

Which part of the nervous system calms the body and conserves energy after a stressful event.

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Parasympathetic Nervous System

• Sympathetic Nervous System

The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for...

• Stress response

• Fight or flight

• Rest and digest

What is the primary function of the spinal cord?

• To process sensory information

• To transmit signals between the brain and the body

• To control involuntary actions

What is the role of the sympathetic nervous system?

• To regulate digestion

• To prepare the body for action

• To promote relaxation

Part of the neuron receive signals

from other cells