CNS
what does CNS stand for
central nervous system
What does PNS stand for
Periphal nervous system
What does a neuron do?
Send signals
what is a reflex
fast automatic reaction
what is in control of the nervous system
the brain
what are the main parts of the CNS
Brain and spinal cord
what is main job of the PNS
To connect the CNS to rest of the body
What type of signals do neurons send
Chemical and electrical
why are reflexes important
protect your body from danger
What protects the brain
skull
what is main function of CNS
to process information
what are the two divisions of the PNS
somatic and autonomic
Which neuron moves your muscles
motor neuron
What triggers our reflexes, what is it called. EX.. hot stove
Stimulus
What is in control of your breathing and heart rate
Brain stem
Which part of the CNS is in charge of thinking
Cerebrum
what does the somatic system do
control voluntary movement
What is 3 parts of a neuron
Dendrite, Axon, cell body
where are reflexes processed
Spinal cord
What is in control of Balance and coordination
cerebellum
Why is the CNS so important
controls all thinking and functions in your body.
what does the autonomic system do
control involuntary movement
which neurons connects sensory and motor neurons
interneurons
what makes your muscles move to protect yourself
motor neuron
What is in control of thinking
Cerebrum