biopsychology

Question 1

what does the CNS consist of and its functions

Answer 1

brain- perception, motor control, homeostasis etc
spinal cord- connects the brain to PNS and is responsible for unconscious movements like reflexes

Question 2

function of peripheral nervous system

Answer 2

transmitting messages to and from the CNS

Question 3

how is PNS split and its functions

Answer 3

somatic nervous system- voluntary movement and transmit information between CNS and other senses
autonomic nervous system - involuntary bodily functions like breathing and digestion

Question 4

how can autonomic nervous system be split

Answer 4

sympathetic nervous system- arouses body to expend energy
parasympathetic nervous system- calms body to conserve energy

Question 5

define neurone and what is its function

Answer 5

specialised nerve cells that receive, process and transmit information to other cells in the body

Question 6

define endocrine system

Answer 6

network of glands that release hormones into the bloodstream

Question 7

4 lobes of the brain and its functions

Answer 7

frontal lobe- thinking, memory, behaviour
temporal lobe- hearing, learning, feelings
parietal lobe- language, touch
occipital lobe- sight