The nervous systems and endocrine system Flashcards
(9 cards)
What is the CNS made up of
The brain
The spinal cord
What is the PNS made up of
Millions of neurons (non important fact)
The autonomic nervous system
The somatic nervous system
What part of the endocrine system responds to the stressor
Hypothalamus
What nervous system is activated by the hypothalamus
Peripheral ( sympathetic)
What does adrenaline do
Heightens physical arousal
Stimulates the cardiovascular system
What gland secretes adrenaline
Adrenal Medulla
What does fight or flight look like
Hypothalamus,
Sympathetic nervous system,
Adrenal medula,
Physiological changes,
Then fight or flight
Parasympathetic nervous system
Rest and digest
What is a hormone
A biochemical messenger substance
What is the role of the endocrine system
Regulate the activity of Cells and Organs via hormones and work with the Nervous systems to maintain homeostasis
