The Peripheral Nervous System and the Endocrine System: Fresh Take

 

  • Describe the difference between the central and peripheral nervous systems and the somatic and autonomic nervous systems
  • Describe the difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system
  • Describe the endocrine system and how it affects behavior

Divisions of the Nervous System

Watch this video to better understand the difference between the central and peripheral nervous systems and the somatic and autonomic nervous systems, as well as the difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system.You can view the transcript for “063 The Divisions of the Nervous System” here (opens in new window).

The Endocrine System

Watch this video to understand how the hormones produced by the endocrine system can influence our behavior:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SPRPkLoKp8
You can view the transcript for “How do your hormones work? – Emma Bryce” here (opens in new window).