Autonomic and Peripheral Nervous System

Front

What is the central nervous system (CNS) made up of?

Back

brain & spinal cord

Front

The "fight or flight" response during threatening situations is the role of the: sympathetic nervous system, parasympathetic system, somatic nervous system, cerebellum

Back

sympathetic nervous system

Front

The part of the nervous system that consists of nerves that branch out from the CNS (central nervous system) and connect to other body parts.

Back

Peripheral

Front

The _____ part of the autonomic nervous system is active during resting.

Back

parasympathetic

Front

Part of the peripheral that controls conscious activities

Back

somatic

Front

Controls automatic functions like breathing, heart rate, body temperature, wake and sleep cycles, etc.

Back

brainstem

Front

increased heart rate

Back

sympathetic

Front

You're giving a speech in front of the class (most of you would feel this)

Back

sympathetic

Front

The autonomic nervous system is a branch of your ... nervous system.

Back

peripheral

Front

What are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system?

Back

parasympathetic and sympathetic