the nervous system ii Flashcards
1
Q
central nervous system includes..
A
brain and spinal cord
2
Q
peripheral nervous system includes..
A
motor neurons and sensory neurons
3
Q
motor neurons include what 2 systems?
A
somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system
4
Q
what’s included in the somatic nervous system?
A
voluntary movements via skeletal muscles
5
Q
what’s included in the autonomic nervous system?
A
organs, smooth muscles
6
Q
what 2 divisions are included in the autonomic nervous system?
A
sympathetic and parasympathetic
sympathetic: “fight-or-flight” responses
parasympathetic: maintenance
