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What is the main function of the somatic nervous system?
Carrying messages from the brain to the skeletal muscles
Which nervous system controls involuntary, automatic activities?
Parasympathetic nervous system
What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous system?
Restoring equilibrium in the body
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the fight or flight response?
Sympathetic nervous system
What type of impulses do efferent nerves carry?
Away from the brain to the body
Which part of the nervous system transmits messages from the brain to other parts of the body?
Central nervous system
What significance does the autonomic nervous system hold in Health Psychology?
Relates to stress response
Explore the components and functions of the nervous system such as the Central Nervous System, Spinal Cord, Efferent and Afferent nerves, and the Somatic Nervous System. Learn how these elements transmit messages and produce muscle actions.
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