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Lecture 5 Intro To Psychology PNS

The document provides an overview of the nervous system, detailing its structure and functions, including the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) and Central Nervous System (CNS). It explains the roles of the Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems, highlighting their involuntary and voluntary control over bodily functions. Key components such as the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are discussed in relation to stress responses and homeostasis.

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Lecture 5 Intro To Psychology PNS

The document provides an overview of the nervous system, detailing its structure and functions, including the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) and Central Nervous System (CNS). It explains the roles of the Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems, highlighting their involuntary and voluntary control over bodily functions. Key components such as the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are discussed in relation to stress responses and homeostasis.

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LECTURE

5
Introduction
to
Psychology
Ayesha
Lecturer Psychology

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Nervous System
The nervous system is a complex system
composed of specialized cells and structures
that enables the body to sense its
environment, process information, and respond
appropriately by coordinating various
physiological functions.
• Senses: Detects changes in the internal
and external environments through sensory
receptors.
• Receives: Collects sensory information and
signals from various body parts.
• Processes: Interprets and integrates
sensory input to form appropriate
responses.
Peripheral Nervous System
(PNS)
The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) is the
part of the nervous system that lies outside the
brain and spinal cord. It connects the central
nervous system (CNS) to the rest of the body,
including limbs and organs. The PNS helps
transmit sensory information to the CNS and
sends motor commands from the CNS to the
muscles, enabling communication between the
body and the environment.
a.Somatic Nervous System (SNS)
b.Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

i.Sympathetic Nervous System


ii.Parasympathetic Nervous System
a. Somatic Nervous System (SNS)
A subdivision of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
that controls voluntary movements.
1.Function:
⚬ Transmits sensory information from the body to
the Central Nervous System (CNS).
⚬ Activates skeletal muscles for voluntary
movements.
2.Components:
⚬ Motor Neurons: Activate skeletal muscles for
movement.
⚬ Sensory Neurons: Carry sensory information
(e.g., touch, pain, temperature) from the skin,
muscles, and joints to the CNS.
3.Control: Involves conscious control and
awareness of actions and sensations.
4.Examples of Actions: Walking, talking, and
other voluntary motor activities.
Autonomic Nervous System
2.Autonomic Nervous System(ANS)
A subdivision of the Peripheral Nervous System
(PNS) that regulates involuntary bodily functions.
Operates automatically and unconsciously,
without voluntary control.
a.Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)
• The sympathetic nervous system is one of the
two main divisions of the autonomic nervous
system.
• It is responsible for initiating the body's rapid
involuntary response to stressful situations,
often referred to as the "fight or flight"
response.
• When activated, it prepares the body to
respond to perceived danger or stress by
triggering a series of physiological changes,
Cont...
b.Parasympathetic Nervous System
(SNS)
• The parasympathetic nervous system is
the other branch of the autonomic nervous
system, primarily responsible for
promoting the "rest and digest" response.
• It helps the body conserve energy and
maintain homeostasis by facilitating
calming processes after stress.
• Its functions include slowing the heart rate,
increasing digestive activity, and
stimulating glandular secretions, ensuring
that the body can recover and regenerate
after periods of exertion or stress.
Central Nervous
• Integration of Signals from the Peripheral
System
Nervous System.
• The Central Nervous System (CNS) receives
information from the Peripheral Nervous
System (PNS), which includes sensory
inputs from various parts of the body such
Spinal
as the skin, muscles, and organs. Cord
• These signals can be sensory (like touch,
temperature, pain) or internal (like hunger
or thirst).
• The CNS processes these signals to
understand what is happening in and
around the body. This is essential for
making informed decisions and responses.
Central Nervous System
(CNS)
a. Brain
b. spinal cord
Any
Questions...?

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