The Nervous System

The video explains the nervous system, divided into the central and peripheral systems. The central nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, each with specific functions like thinking, movement, and hormone release. The peripheral system carries out tasks from the central system and includes the somatic and autonomic systems. The autonomic system, further divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic systems, manages stress responses and rest. Overall, the nervous system enables thinking, acting, reacting, and essential life functions.

Explain the difference between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems.

What is the fight or flight response, and which part of the nervous system is responsible for it?