AP Psychology: Topic 1.2 - Overview of the Nervous System

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Central nervous system

consists of the brain and spinal cord; takes in sensory information, processes information, and sends out motor signals

<p>consists of the brain and spinal cord; takes in sensory information, processes information, and sends out motor signals</p>
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Peripheral nervous system

the sensory and motor neurons that connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body

<p>the sensory and motor neurons that connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body</p>
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Autonomic nervous system

the part of the peripheral nervous system that controls the glands and the muscles of the internal organs (such as the heart)

<p>the part of the peripheral nervous system that controls the glands and the muscles of the internal organs (such as the heart)</p>
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Sympathetic nervous system

the division of the autonomic nervous system that arouses the body, mobilizing its energy in stressful situations

<p>the division of the autonomic nervous system that arouses the body, mobilizing its energy in stressful situations</p>
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Parasympathetic nervous system

the division of the autonomic nervous system that calms the body, conserving its energy

<p>the division of the autonomic nervous system that calms the body, conserving its energy</p>
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Somatic nervous system

the division of the peripheral nervous system that controls the body's skeletal muscles

<p>the division of the peripheral nervous system that controls the body's skeletal muscles</p>