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The job of the autonomic nervous system is to maintain vital functions of the body (heart rate, breathing, digestion, etc.). Without it, we would require voluntary control over all of these functions, and would not be free to handle other cognitive tasks without having to give attention to our vitals.
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What part of your nervous system helps you Identify actions?
The brain is the part of the nervous system that helps you identify actions.
What are the two parts of nervous system identify each part?
central nervous system (brain an spinal cord) peripheral nervous system (anything else)
What is the purpuse of the nervous system?
The main purpose of the nervous system is to let our body know when we are in danger by sending messages to the brain.
What is the general purpose ot the sensory nervous system?
To get information from the environment.
What do high temperatures have to do with your nervous system?
If high temperatures reach your body, your nervous system would send signals to your brain, warning that the temperature could go hotter and maybe harm you. That's one purpose of your nervous system: to protect you.
What organ system does the brain belong too?
The nervous system The central nervous system
What is the purpose of the sympathetic nervous system in the human body?
The purpose of the sympathetic nervous system in the human body is to activate the "fight or flight" response in times of stress or danger. This system helps prepare the body for action by increasing heart rate, dilating airways, and redirecting blood flow to muscles.
Does the central nervous system consist of the somatic nervous system?
No. Nervous System is comprised of the Central Nervous System (CNS) and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) The PNS is comprised of the Somatic Nervous System and the Autonomic Nervous System The Autonomic Nervous System is comprised of the Sympathetic Nervous System, the Parasympathetic Nervous System and the Enteric Nervous System
What comprises the nervous system?
The Sympathetic Nervous System and the Parasympathetic Nervous System
The portion of the nervous system away from the central nervous system?
The peripheral nervous system is the portion of the nervous system away from the central nervous system. It consists of nerves that connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body, including sensory and motor neurons. The peripheral nervous system is responsible for transmitting information to and from the central nervous system.
The cranial and spinal nerves form what nervous system?
the peripheral nervous system
The somatic nervous system is a component of what nervous system?
The somatic nervous system is a component of the peripheral nervous system. This system is responsible for voluntary movements and sensory information.
