Nervous Control in Humans

• The nervous system consists of two parts:

  • Central nervous system (CNS) consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which are the areas of coordination
  • Peripheral nervous system (PNS) made up of nerves and neurones, which coordinate and regulate bodily functions.
• Involuntary actions: not under conscious control e.g. reflex action
• Voluntary actions: are done if we decide to carry them out