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 DID YOU
The brain sends messages
KNOW?
to your body through
a network of nerves
called 'the nervous system'

that control your muscles,

so you can walk,
run and move around.
what is nervous system? The nervous system is the body's most
important controlling, regulating, and
communication system. It is the hub of all
mental activity, such as thinking,
learning, and remembering. The nervous
system, together with the endocrine
system, is in charge of regulating and
maintaining homeostasis.
Your nervous system is the control
center of your body. Your motions,
thoughts, and automatic responses
to the world around you are all
controlled by this system, which
originates in your brain. Other body
functions and processes, such as
digestion, respiration, and sexual
development, are also under its
control (puberty).
 Two major parts of
nervous system
Central Nervous Peripheral Nervous
Medium level
System (CNS) System (PNS)
 definition
and function
 Central
Nervous
System (CNS)
The structures of the CNS are the
brain and spinal cord. Their job is to
integrate information coming back
from the peripheral nervous system
and to respond automatically or
make decisions on actions that
should be taken. You can think of the
CNS as the ‘head office’ of the body,
it works consciously and
subconsciously to control all activities
within the body.
 Peripheral
Nervous
System (PNS)
The structures of the PNS
include the cranial nerves
(nerves of the head) and
spinal nerves.
Their job is to
communicate information
between the CNS and the
rest of the body.

STRUCTURE OF A PERIPHERAL
NERVE
 The endoneurium surrounds
individual axons, the
perineurium binds axons into
fascicles, and the epineurium
binds fascicles into a nerve in
peripheral nerves. The nerve
also contains blood vessels
(vasa vasorum) and nerves
(nervi nervorum).
STRUCTURE OF CENTAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM
 The CNS is made up of two organs
that are connected to one another:
the brain and the spinal cord. Three
layers of meninges surround and
protect them, and they are enclosed
in two bony structures, the skull and
the spinal column, respectively. The
cerebrum, subcortical structures,
brainstem, and cerebellum make up the
brain. From the brainstem, the spinal
cord continues inferiorly through the
vertebral canal.
functions
The central nervous system (CNS) is a part of
the nervous system that analyzes and
integrates numerous intra- and extrapersonal
information, as well as generating a
coordinated response to these stimuli. Simply
put, the CNS is the body's primary command
center.
 The peripheral nerves are the
workhorse of the peripheral nervous
system. Each nerve is made up of a
bundle of nerve fibers (axons) and the
connective tissue that surrounds them

What are the possible

diseases
in nervous system ?
 Alzheimer’s disease
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
The most frequent type of irreversible
dementia is Alzheimer's disease (gradual loss
of memory, intellect, rational thought and
social skills). Alzheimer's disease affects
nearly seven out of ten people with
dementia.
 Alzheimer’s disease
There are 2 main types of Alzheimer’s disease:
Sporadic Alzheimer’s is the most common form and
usually occurs after age 65. Its cause is not fully
understood.
Familial Alzheimer’s (sometimes referred to as
'hereditary') is caused by a very rare genetic
condition and results in dementia, usually in people in
their 40s and 50s. This is known as younger onset
dementia.

 Which medicines are used to treat

Alzheimer’s disease?

Alzheimer's illness is now incurable.

However, there is medication that can
temporarily alleviate the symptoms.
Support is also offered to assist
people with the illness, as well as their
families, in coping with daily life.
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listening!!