Nervous System

 

Central Nervous System (CNS)

 

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

Carries messages to and from the CNS

 

Brain

Spinal Cord

Connects brain and PNS

Somatic Nervous System

Controls voluntary muscles and transmits sensory information to the CNS

Autonomic Nervous System

Controls involuntary bodily functions

 

Sympathetic Nervous System

Arouses body to expend energy

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Calms body to conserve and maintain energy