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Mastering the Nervous System: Key to Optimal Functioning

Explore the intricate workings of the nervous system - the control center of the body. Learn about its main functions, divisions, and key components such as the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Discover how the CNS and PNS work together to coordinate organ functions and facilitate communication. Dive into reflex actions and their vital role in survival. Uncover the fascinating facts and functions of the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem.

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Mastering the Nervous System: Key to Optimal Functioning

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  1. The Nervous System! Controls all other systems!!!

  2. Main Function of the Nervous System • To receive stimuli from inside and outside of the body, to interpret the stimuli, and initiate responses for survival.

  3. Division of the Nervous System • Central Nervous System (CNS) • Brain • Spinal Cord • Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) • Peripheral nerves • Somatic and Autonomic Systems

  4. Central Nervous System (CNS) • Organ functions • Brain: coordinates all of the body’s activities • Spinal cord: connects the brain to the peripheral nerves Jellyfish have no brain! Sheep Cat Human

  5. The Brain • Cerebrum: Controls thoughts, voluntary actions, and sensations related to five senses. • Cerebellum: Coordinates *voluntary muscle* movements and balance. • Brain stem: Located at the base of the brain and controls vital and *involuntary* processes (ex’s: breathing, heart beat, and digestion) • Fun fact: It weighs about 3 lbs

  6. Human Cerebrum Cerebellum Cat Brain stem Sheep

  7. Spinal Cord • A bundle of nerves that begins at the brain stem and connects to the peripheral nerves • Vertebrae protect the spinal cord

  8. Central Nervous System (CNS)Organs and Functions Brain Spinal Cord

  9. Peripheral Nervous System Connects the brain and spinal cord to other body parts.

  10. Communication is Key • How does the nervous system communicate? • Neurons and neurotransmitters

  11. Terminal Button

  12. Reflexes • An involuntary, automatic response to a stimulus. • Reflex arc

  13. Examples of Reflexes • *Knee jerk (helps stand upright) • *Blinking (protects eyes; cleans them) • *Arm raise (protects face) • Coughing (clears airways when irritated) • Sneezing (clears airways when irritated) • Goosebumps (warm up body) • Shivering (warm up body)

  14. Music Video Time! • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40EBLb1avhM&feature=player_detailpage

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