Biopsychology (L1-5) Flashcards
AS Content (8 cards)
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The nervous system
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Divided into CNS and PNS
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CNS
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Comprises of the brain and spinal cord
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PNS
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Divided into the somatic and autonomic nervous systems
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Somatic nervous system
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Consists of sensory and motor neurone to carry sensory and motor information to and from the CNS. It enables reflex actions.
Under conscious control.
Controls skeletal muscles and movement.
Carries commands from the motor cortex.
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Autonomic nervous system
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Unconscious/involuntary. Divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.
Controls smooth muscles and glands.
Purely motor.
Controls internal organs.
Control centres are in the brain stem.
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Sympathetic nervous system
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Prepares us for fight or flight
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Parasympathetic nervous system
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Provides us with rest and digest function
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