Q1. What is the function of the nervous system? A1. The nervous system is responsible for controlling many of the body’s functions, coordinating the body’s responses to internal and external stimuli, and transmitting information quickly throughout the body.
Q2. What are the two main divisions of the nervous system? A2.The two main divisions of the nervous system are the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
Q3. What does the central nervous system do? A3. The central nervous system is responsible for integrating and interpreting sensory input from the body and sending motor output, which is responsible for coordinating muscles and other activites.
Q4. What is the peripheral nervous system responsible for? A4. The peripheral nervous system is responsible for carrying signals to and from the CNS to the rest of the body and its organs.
Q5. What are the two parts of the peripheral nervous system? A5. The two parts of the peripheral nervous system are the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system. The somatic nervous system is responsible for voluntary activities, and the autonomic nervous system is responsible for involuntary activities.