PSY 1012 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Autonomic Nervous System, Peripheral Nervous System, Sympathetic Nervous System
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A part of the peripheral nervous system that regulates bodily processes such as breathing, heart rate, and digestion. An immediate response to external stimuli directed at the level of the spinal cord. A part of th peripheral nervous system that works in tandem with the sympathetic nervous system to restore the body"s energy sources once they have been depleted. A branch of the human nervous system that includes all components except the brain and spinal cord. Spinal cord nerves that form the connections between the brain and the peripheral nervous system and are encased in the spine. The part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements. The part of the human nervous system that encompasses the brain and spinal cord. A branch of the autonomic nervous system that helps an organism respond to demands the organism faces from the environment. A network of neurons involved in regulating attentions, alertness, and arousal.
