AP Psych: Unit 1.2: Overview of the Nervous System
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Divisions of the Nervous System
Peripheral, Central
Parts of the Central Nervous System
Brain and Spinal Cord
Parts of the Peripheral Nervous System
Nerves that carry information to and from the central nervous system
Divisions of the Peripheral Nervous System
Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems
Somatic Nervous System
Communicates sensory information via sensory neurons and movement through motor neurons
Autonomic Nervous System
Regulates involuntary functions
Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic
Sympathetic Nervous System
Fight or Flight: Reactions in a threatening situation (increased heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, and secretion of stress hormones, pupils dilate, decreased saliva production and digestion)
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Rest and Digest: Calms body after a fight or flight reponse
