Asked by Emily Harbison on Sep 28, 2024
What are the two most basic divisions of the nervous system
A) somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system
B) brain and spinal cord
C) sympathetic division and parasympathetic division
D) central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
Peripheral Nervous System
Part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for connecting the central nervous system to the rest of the body.
Central Nervous System
The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and coordinating bodily functions.
Somatic Nervous System
A part of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.
- Determine the significant segments of the nervous system and understand their essential functions.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the significant segments of the nervous system and understand their essential functions.