Neurology

• What are the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system?

  Sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system
• What is the role of the sympathetic nervous system?

  It prepares the body for 'fight or flight' responses
• What is the role of the parasympathetic nervous system?

  It promotes 'rest and digest' functions
• What are the components of the peripheral nervous system?

  • Autonomic nervous system
  • Sympathetic division
  • Parasympathetic division
  • Somatic nervous system
• What are the two main parts of the central nervous system?

  Spinal cord and brain