▪ The human nervous system is an important control system for tracking and

transmitting information in the body as well as coordinating body activity.

▪ Functions of the human nervous system: - stimulation effects, transmitting
information, impulse interpretations and response outcomes.
▪ Two structures of the human nervous system: -
1. Central (Brain & Spinal cord)
2. Peripheral (Cranial nerves & Spinal nerves)
▪ Peripheral nervous system consists of:
▪ 12 pairs of cranial nerves connecting the brain to the sensory and internal
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▪ 31 pairs of spinal nerves connecting the spinal cord to the skeletal
muscles

Brain
 Spinal cord
The flow of stimulus to the response

Stimulus → Affector → Brain → Effector → Response

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The types of response are divided into two: -
1. Voluntary Actions - conscious actions and conducted under one’s
will. Controlled by the brain

Examples - writing, reading, running and talking

2. Involuntary Actions - occur immediately without conscious
control or prior thoughts. Involving medulla oblongata & spinal cord
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External control is divided into two parts:-

a) involving medulla oblongata

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Heartbeat, saliva, respiratory & peristalsis

b) involving the spinal cord (reflex)

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Draws hands / feet when exposed to hot or sharp objects