Unit 3: AOS 1 - How does the nervous system enable psychological functioning? Flashcards
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What are the nervous systems two divisions?
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The two divisions are the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system
2
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What does the central nervous system consist of?
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The central nervous system consists of the brain and the spinal cord
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What are the two divisions of the peripheral nervous system?
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The two divisions of the peripheral nervous system are the autonomic nervous system and the somatic nervous system
4
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What are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
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The two divisions of the autonomic nervous system are the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system.
5
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What is the brain’s role?
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- Major organ of the body
- Considered the ‘control’ center
- Coordinates mental processes and behaviour
and regulates bodily activity.
6
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What is the spinal cord’s role?
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- Cable of nerve tissue
- Connects brain to PNS
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