biopsychology

Cards (10)

  • What is the nervous system
    consists of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system
  • what is the central nervous system
    consists f the brain and spinal cord and is where decisions and commands are made
  • what is the peripheral nervous system
    sends info to the central nervous system from the outside world and transmits the message from the central nervous system to muscles and glands in the body
  • What is the somatic nervous system
    transmits info from receptor cells in the sense organs to the central nervous system, also receives info from the central nervous system that directs muscles to act
  • what is the autonomic nervous system
    transmits information to and from internal bodily organs. its involuntary and has two main divisions called the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.
  • why is the cerebral cortex important

    distinguishes our higher mental functions from animals.
  • What is the endocrine system
    information system that instructs glands to secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
  • what happens in the sympathetic state
    increased heart rate
    increased breathing
    pupils dilate
    inhibits digestion
    inhibits salivation
  • what happens during the parasympathetic state
    decrease heart rate
    decrease breathing rate
    pupils constrict
    stimulates digestion
    stimulates saliva production
  • name the major sub divisions of the nervous system
    nervous sytem: