biopsych

Question 1

What are the functions of the nervous system?

Answer 1

1) Collect, process and respond to info in the environment.

2) Co-ordinate working of different organs and cells.

Question 2

What is the nervous system subdivided in to?

Answer 2

Central Nervous System (CNS)

- Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

Question 3

What is the CNS made up of?

Answer 3

Brain and Spinal cord

Question 4

What distinguishes human mental functions from those of animals?

Answer 4

Cerebral cortex

Question 5

In terms of the nervous system, what does the spinal cord do?

Answer 5

Responsible for reflex actions.

- Passes messages to and from the brain and connects nerves to the PNS.

Question 6

What is the PNS subdivided in to?

Answer 6

Autonomic Nervous System

- Somatic Nervous System

Question 7

What is the Autonomic Nervous System responsible for?

Answer 7

• Governs vital functions in the body such as breathing, heart rate, digestion etc.

Question 8

What is the Somatic Nervous System responsible for?

Answer 8

Controls muscle movements and receives information from sensory receptors