Nervous System Central Nervous System (CNS) Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
CHAP. 2 Biological Perspective The Nervous System Nervous System Central Nervous System The Brain &...
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Transcript of CHAP. 2 Biological Perspective The Nervous System Nervous System Central Nervous System The Brain &...
The Nervous SystemNervous System
Central Nervous SystemThe Brain & Spinal Cord
Peripheral Nervous SystemTransmits info to & from the CNS
BrainInterprets & stores info
& sends orders to muscle glands & organs
Spinal CordPathway connecting
the brain & peripheral nervous system
Autonomic Nervous System
Regulates glands, organs, blood vessels, digestion &
blood pressure
Somatic Nervous System
Carries sensory info & controls movement of the
skeletal muscles
Parasympathetic Division
Maintains body functions & saves energy
Sympathetic DivisionPrepares the body to react &
expend energy in times of stress