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1. The Nervous system – enables the body to gather information from the the
outside environment and respond quickly.
2. The Endocrine System – sow in terms of response, produce longer- lasting effect
due to hormones
Stimuli – Keeps the body working properly despite the constant changes that take place
around it.
Neurons or nerve cells – every second, hundreds of these messages are carried by
string special cells.
Parts Of a Neuron………………….
Cell Body – Contains the nucleus, which controls a the activities of the cell.
Nucleus – Controls all the activities of the cell. Large dark structure
Cytoplasm – Fiberlike structures.
Dendrites – Receive and carry information toward the cell body.
Axon – Carries messages away from the cell body.
Myelin Sheath – Covers the axon.
Axon Terminals (ends) – pass on messages to the dendrites of other neuron.
Types of Neurons…………..
Sensory Neurons – Also called afferent neuron, this function is to received initial
stimuli from the sense organ.
Motor Neurons – Also called offerent neurons. Transmit impulses from the brain
and spinal cord.
Signals – are important in our life. They carry information that tells us to listen.
Nerve Impulse – Wave Chemical and electrical change that is conducted along the
membrane of a neuron.
THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS) - Command center for the entire body.
Brain – Main control center of the Central nervous system. It transmits and
receives massages through the spinal cord.
Skull – Protected and encased in a bone.
Spinal Cord – Provides the link between the brain and the rest of your body.
Cerebellum – second largest part of the brain. Located behind the brain
stem.
Balance -
Sense –
Sense organs –
General senses –
Two group :
Somatic sense –
Visceral Sense –
Special Sense –