Peripheral Nervous System Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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Somatic Nervous System
A
Controls voluntary body functions
2
Q
Enteric Nervous System
A
Controls the involuntary functions of the digestive system
3
Q
Autonomic Nervous System
A
Controls involuntary functions
4
Q
2 divisions of the ANS
A
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic
5
Q
Sympathetic division of the ANS
A
increases heart rate, stimulates, readys the body for the ‘fight or flight’ response
6
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Parasympathetic division of the ANS
A
decreases heart rate, relaxes the body.
