THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

1. Receives information from the 5 sense organs.

2. Analyses and interprets this information.
3. Responds by sending messages which can make the body react.
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM is made up of neurons, and divided into two parts:
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The Central Nervous System. Made up of:

o Spinal cord:
made up of nerve tissues
from our brain down our spine
protected by the vertebrae
controls reflex actions
o Brain:
control centre of the NS
protected by the cranium or skull.
Cerebrum:
the biggest part of our brain
controls our thoughts, emotions, language and behaviour
controls our voluntary movements
divided into left and right hemispheres
Cerebellum: controls balance, movement and coordination.
Brain stem:
controls involuntary movements
connects the brain to the spinal cord
The Peripheral Nervous System.
made up of nerves which carry messages to and from the CNS
1. Sensory neurons transport information from the sensors to the brain.
2. The brain interprets the information and decides how to respond.
3. Motor neurons carry the messages from the brain to the rest of our body and
muscles

1. Describe the process of the nervous system.

2. What is the nervous system made up of?
3. How many parts compose the Nervous System?
4. Name the parts that compose the Central Nervous System.
5. What is the function of the Peripheral Nervous System?
6. Describe the process of the Peripheral Nervous system.
7. Define reflex actions, voluntary movements and involuntary movements.
8. What is the spinal cord? Say as much as you know.
9. What is the brain? Explain what you know.
10.What parts compose the brain? Name them and explain them if possible.

THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

1. Receives information from the 5 sense organs.
2. Analyses and interprets this information.
3. Responds by sending messages which can make the body react.
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM is made up of neurons, and divided into two parts:
-

The Central Nervous System. Made up of:

o Spinal cord:
made up of nerve tissues
from our brain down our spine
protected by the vertebrae
controls reflex actions
o Brain:
control centre of the NS
protected by the cranium or skull.
Cerebrum:
the biggest part of our brain
controls our thoughts, emotions, language and behaviour
controls our voluntary movements
divided into left and right hemispheres
Cerebellum: controls balance, movement and coordination.
Brain stem:
controls involuntary movements
connects the brain to the spinal cord
The Peripheral Nervous System.
made up of nerves which carry messages to and from the CNS
1. Sensory neurons transport information from the sensors to the brain.
2. The brain interprets the information and decides how to respond.
3. Motor neurons carry the messages from the brain to the rest of our body and
muscles

THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

1. Receives information from the 5 sense organs.
2. Analyses and interprets this information.
3. Responds by sending messages which can make the body react.

THE NERVOUS SYSTEM is made up of neurons, and divided into two parts:
-

The Central Nervous System. Made up of:

o Spinal cord:
made up of nerve tissues
from our brain down our spine
protected by the vertebrae
controls reflex actions
o Brain:
control centre of the NS
protected by the cranium or skull.
Cerebrum:
the biggest part of our brain
controls our thoughts, emotions, language and behaviour
controls our voluntary movements
divided into left and right hemispheres
Cerebellum: controls balance, movement and coordination.
Brain stem:
controls involuntary movements
connects the brain to the spinal cord
The Peripheral Nervous System.
made up of nerves which carry messages to and from the CNS
1. Sensory neurons transport information from the sensors to the brain.
2. The brain interprets the information and decides how to respond.
3. Motor neurons carry the messages from the brain to the rest of our body and
muscles.