Enero 23, 2012

Chapter 14: Autonomic Nervous System


Functions:
  • Keep body temperature at a constant level
  • Regulate the complex activities necessary for digestion of food
  • Controls heart rate.
The Autonomic Nervous System is an involuntary system. It subdivided into sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.
·         Sympathetic Nervous System- fight or flight
·         Parasympathetic- rest and digest