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| Activities of sensing,processing, and responding are coordinated and controlled by ... |
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| The Nervous system had how many divisions? |
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| What are the two divisions of the nervous system called? |
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| Central Nervous system and Peripheral Nervous system |
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| This part of the nervous system consists of the brain and and spinal cord |
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| What does the peripheral nervous system do? |
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| Connects the outer portions of the body with the central nervous system |
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| What are the two major divisions of the peripheral nervous system? |
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| somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system |
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| What does the somatic nervous system do? |
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| Makes contact with the environment |
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| What are the nerves that carry information from receptors to the brain and spinal cord? |
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| Afferent (sensory) Nerves |
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| What are the nerves that carry information from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles? |
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| Which nervous system is involved in sensing and responding? |
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| Which nervous system affects our organs and glands? |
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| Are we aware when our autonomic nervous system kicks in? |
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| No, we do it without thinking |
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| What is the normal or balanced state of functioning in your body? |
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| Are we aware when our somatic nervous system kicks in? |
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| What are the two main components of the autonomic nervous system? |
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| The sympathetic nervous sytem and the parasympathetic nervous sytem |
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| Which branch of the autonomic nervous system mobilizes the body in times of danger? |
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| Sympathetic nervous system |
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| What happens to your body when the sympathetic nervous system kicks in? |
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| Pupils dilate, mouth becomes dry, you sweat, Breath heavier, Heart accelerates, Digestion is slowed |
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| What happens to your body when the parasympathetic branch kicks in? |
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| Pupils contract, Salivation increases, Skin dries, Breathe normal, Heart rate slows down, Increases digestion |
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| Which branch ofthe peripheral nervous system returns your body to a calmer state? |
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| Parasympathetic Nervous system |
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| Which branch of the peripheral nervous system deals with "Fight or Flight"? |
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