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by:
Mr. Sherwin B. Zapatero, MAT Science
Little Flower High School
Peñarrubia, Abra 2804, Philippines
 
V ºontrol center of the body.
V Includes the brain, spinal cord,
and the different nerves.
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V meceives information about your
environment and other parts of the
body.
V Interprets information received.
V Makes our body respond or react to
the information received.
V - change in the environment which
cause organism to react.
V  - the unit of nervous
system.
- it is made up of cell body with long
processes or extension called  and

V r - long, single nerve fibers that arise
from the cell.
V ‰ - numerous root like structure that
extends to all direction.


V ºollection of nerve centers.
V Highly specialized organ in the body.
V It weighs about 1.5 kg.
V ºovered with protective membrane
called the  !
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1. ºerebrum - the largest division of the brain.
ü Four Lobes of the Brain:
a. Frontal Lobe
b. Parietal Lobe
c. Occipital Lobe
d. Temporal Lobe
- These lobes and areas corresponds to the
different centers of the brain for
receiving and responding to stimuli & for
intelligence and memory as well as for
emotion.
- Seat of higher mental processes and
conciousness
2. ºerebellum
V Located at the lower portion,
partially covered by cerebrum
V Specialized in maintaining a sense of
equilibrium or balance.
A. Medulla Oblongata
V Wedge shape structure that is
continuous with the spinal cord.
V mesponsible for controlling reflex action
such as sneezing, coughing , and
swallowing.
V ºontrols most of the vital involuntary
actions.
4. Spinal ºord
V Tube of nerve tissue that is approximately 18
inches long.
V Serves as pathway of nerve impulses coming
in and out the brain.
V Serves as an important center of reflex action.