Unit 3 & 4 Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?
A
Peripheral and Central
Central includes the brain and spinal cord.
2
Q
What does the autonomic nervous system control?
A
Internal activities of organs and glands.
3
Q
What does the somatic nervous system control?
A
External actions of skin and muscles.
4
Q
What is the function of the sympathetic nervous system?
A
Arousing.
5
Q
What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
A
Calming.
