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Quarter 3-Week 3: Nervous System

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 WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS
Science 10, Quarter 3, Week 3

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Name: ______________________________________ Section: _______________

Most Essential Learning Competency

Describe how nervous system coordinates and regulates these feedback mechanisms to
maintain homeostasis (S10LTIIIc-36).

Specific Learning Objectives:

The students should be able to:
1. explain how nervous system coordinates and regulates feedback mechanisms;
2. label the parts of the nervous system and give its function; and
3. recognize the importance of feedback mechanisms to maintain homeostasis in the
human body

Time Allotment:
4hours

Key Concepts:

Functions of the Nervous System

1.Sensory Function- Gathers information both inside and outside the body.
2.Integration Function - Processes the information in the brain and spine.
3.Motor Function - Sends information to the muscles, glands, and organs so they can respond
appropriately. It controls and coordinates all essential functions of the body including all
other body systems allowing the body to maintain homeostasis or its delicate balance and
transmits information to the brain and spine.

Major Divisions of Nervous System: Central Nervous System (CNS) and the Peripheral
Nervous System (PNS)
1. Central Nervous System(CNS)
The CNS works as the processing center for the nervous system which is made up of the
brain and the spinal cord.
a. Brain
This is an organ located within the skull. It functions as organizer and distributor of
knowledge. It has three main parts-cerebrum, cerebellum and brain stem.

Cerebrum-large upper portion of the brain that controls activity and thought.
Cerebellum- part under the cerebrum which controls posture, balance and
coordination.
Brain stem- connects the brain and the spinal cord which controls
automatic functions like breathing, digestion, pulse and vital sign.

b. Spinal Cord
This is a channel for signals between the brain and thus the rest of the body. It controls
simple musculoskeletal reflexes without input of the brain.

2. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

The PNS includes all the nerves and associated cells that connect the CNS to the rest
of the body. It has two main divisions the Somatic NS and Autonomic NS.

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 a. Somatic Nervous System-This system controls voluntary body movements. It has two
main parts the spinal nerves and cranial nerves.

Spinal Nerves-the nerves connected to the spinal cord which carry motor and
sensory signals to the body and spinal cord.
Cranial Nerves-the nerves connected to the brain that transmit information into and
out of the brain stem.

b. Autonomic Nervous System

This system regulates involuntary body movements involved with maintaining
homeostasis. It consists of two distinct parts-the sympathetic nervous system and
parasympathetic nervous system.

Sympathetic NS-dominates when the body is in a dynamic role or stress (e.g., heart rate
and breathing rate, dilation of pupil, sweating, etc.)
Parasympathetic NS- has the opposite effects which maintain body functions and
restores the body to normal mode.

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wsu-sandbox/chapter/parts-of-the-nervoussystem/#CNX_Psych_03_03_NervSystem
Figure 1. The nervous system is divided into two major parts: (a) the Central Nervous System and
(b) the Peripheral Nervous System

The Nerve Cell

Nerve cell is the basic unit of nervous system. It is also called neuron which carries
messages in the form of electric signals known as impulses.
A neuron features a cell body, dendrites and axon. The largest part of the neuron is the
cell body which contains nucleus and collects information from the dendrites. Dendrite a small
branched extension spread-out from the cell body which receives and carries impulses toward
the cell body. Axon is a nerve fiber which conducts impulses away from the cell body. Axon
passes impulses to the dendrites of other neurons and or cell body of muscles cells.

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 Science 10 LM p 232
Figure 2. Parts of the Nerve Cell/Neuron.
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There are three types of neurons, distinguished by the directions in which they carry
impulses. The sensory neurons carry impulses from the sense organs and deliver it to the brain
and spinal cord (the CNS). Motor neurons carry impulses from the brain or spinal cord to
muscles, glands, and other neurons. Interneurons connect the sensory and motor neurons
which carry impulses between them.

https://www.soinc.org/sites/default/files/uploaded_files/317_NERVOUS_HANDOUT.pdf
Figure 3. Types of Neurons

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Nerve Impulses
Neurons are cells which specialized in carrying signals or impulses. An impulse may be a
combination of an electrical charge and a reaction. When a neuron is stimulated by another
neuron or by the environment, impulses start. Once started, the impulse travels quickly down
the axon away from the cell body. When a nerve impulse comes to the end of an axon, it releases
the chemical called neurotransmitter. The chemical crosses the space between neurons called
synapse and stimulates the impulse to start out within the next dendrite.

Science 10 LM p233.
Figure 4. The nerve impulse is sent by neurotransmitters from one neuron
to another through a gap called synapse

How does a nervous system work?

A nervous system works with the aid of five sense organs-the eyes, ears, nose, tongue and
skin. These sense organs constantly receive information from the environment and send messages to
the brain. A stimulus is any factor in the environment which influences behavior of an organism.
Once stimulus is received by the body, a response is made. This response is a reaction to the
stimulus detected. An organism must be ready to respond a stimulus so as to survive.
When a receptor such as an organ detects stimulus, the impulse(message) is sent to the
brain by the sensory neurons, which then transmit information from one nerve cell to another.
As the message reaches the brain, it processes the information and commands the body to
respond. The message coming from the brain is sent through the motor neurons and reaches to
its destination and a reaction takes place.

Coordinated Functions of Nervous System and Endocrine System to Maintain Homeostasis

Both the nervous system and endocrine system are important in enabling the body to take care
homeostasis. Homeostasis reaches and maintains a state of balance by using feedback
mechanisms. When the brain receives messages from the body about an indoor change in one
among its systems, it works to revive the system to its normal state. The levels of hormones
within the body are controlled by feedback. The amount of hormones in our body must be kept
at the right level. To attain homeostasis, the nervous and endocrine systems work together to
maintain a normal range of the following variables:
• Body heat
• Amount of water within the body
• Hormones in the blood
• Amount of metabolic wastes in the cell

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Exercises/Activities

Activity 1. Nervous System in Action!

Objective: Explain how nervous system coordinates and regulates feedback mechanisms;
What you need: pen and paper
What to do: The nervous system sends messages back and forth from the body so as for you to
react. Number the statements (1-6) below within the correct order to point out how you feeling
pain once you stub your toe?
The brain decodes the signal as sight, sound, smell, taste, touch or other sensation.
The message moves along the axon as an electrical impulse.
Messages from the brain through the nerves and bent the body.
A message enters the neuron through the dendrites and goes on to the cell body.
The message continues as an electrical impulse from one neuron to the other carrying
the message to the brain.
You feel in your toe.
https://www.soinc.org/sites/default/files/uploaded_files/3-17_NERVOUS_HANDOUT.pdf

Guide Questions:
1. How do the endocrine and nervous systems respond to an increase in
environmental temperature to achieve homeostasis?
2. How do the nervous system, endocrine system, and reproductive systems coordinate their
functions in breastfeeding?

Activity 2. Break it Down!

Objective: Label the parts of nervous system and give its function
What you need: Pen and Paper
What to do:
Label the parts of the nervous system (nerves, spinal cord, brain, brain stem and nerve
cell) and give its function.
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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Guide Questions:

Q1 How will you differentiate the functions of Central Nervous System (CNS) and the Peripheral
Nervous System (PNS)
Q2. What might happen to the body of a person if one part of the nervous system fails to
perform its function properly?

Scoring Rubric for the Guide questions

POINTS INDICATORS
5 Discussions demonstrate strong understanding of the concept.
4 Discussions demonstrate good understanding of the concept.
3 Discussions demonstrate some understanding of the concept.
2 Discussions demonstrate limited understanding of the concept.
1 Discussions demonstrate limited and unclear understanding of the concept.

Activity 3: My Creation!

Objective: Recognize the importance of feedback mechanisms to maintain homeostasis in the

human body
What you need: Pen and Paper
What to do:
1. Create a poem (1 stanza, 4 lines) that shows your appreciation on the importance of
feedback mechanisms to maintain homeostasis in the human body.
2. Your output will be rated based on the rubric given below. Be creative and use
imagination but don’t forget to apply what you have learned on the previous activities.

Rubric for poem

CRITERIA 1 2 3 4 5
Content and Relevance of Relevance of Relevance of Relevance of Relevance of
Organization of the content the content the content is the content is the content is
ideas and and evident but the evident but the evident and
organization organization organization of organization of the
of ideas are of ideas are ideas is poorly ideas is organization of
not evident poorly shown shown ideas is very
shown evident
Grammar, Poor Minimal Few grammar There are 2 or No grammar
Usage & construction grammar errors are 3 grammatical errors.
Mechanics of grammar errors are shown errors shown
shown

Reflection

Why is nervous system important in maintaining homeostasis? Limit you answer to 3

sentences only.

Scoring rubric for the reflection

POINTS INDICATORS
5 Discussions demonstrate strong understanding of the concept.
4 Discussions demonstrate good understanding of the concept.
3 Discussions demonstrate some understanding of the concept.
2 Discussions demonstrate limited understanding of the concept.
1 Discussions demonstrate limited and unclear understanding of the concept.

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References for Learners

Book Sources:

Acosta,H., Alvarez L., Angeles,D., Aree, R., Carmona,M.,Garcis,A.,Gatpo,A., Marcaida,J.,Olarte,

R.,Rosales, M.,Salazar, N.Science 10 Learner’s Module, First Edition, Department of
Education, 2015,Pasig City ,Philippines

Acosta,H., Alvarez L., Angeles,D., Aree, R., Carmona,M.,Garcis,A.,GatpoA,., Marcaida,J.,Olarte,

R.,Rosales, M.,Salazar, N.Science 10 Teacher’s Guide,, First Edition, Department of
Education, 2015,Pasig City ,Philippines

Johnson, G and Raven, P.Biology.principles and explorations (1996).Holt .Rhinehard and

Winston.,Inc.6277 Seaharbor Drive ,Orland Florida.,Chapter 40 pp.938-950

Miller , K and Levine,J.Biology.the living science (1998).Prentice hall,Inc.,A Viacom Company ,

Upper Saddle River,New Jersey. Chapter 35 pp.782-795

Web Sources:

“The Nervous System”. Accessed on January 11, 2021.Retrieved from

https://www.soinc.org/sites/default/files/uploaded_files/3-17_NERVOUS_HANDOUT.pdf

“The Nervous System”. Accessed on January 21, 2021.Retrieved from.

https://www.edhelper.com/teachers/health_Nervous_System.htm

Image Sources:

Figure 1. The Nervous system is divided into two major parts:(a) the Central Nervous System
and(b) the Peripheral Nervous System. Accessed January 11, 2021.Retrieved from.
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wsu-sandbox/chapter/parts-of-the-nervous-
system/#CNX_Psych_03_03_NervSystem

Figure 2. Parts of the Nerve Cell/Neuron.Accessed January 11, 2021. Retrieved from.
Science 10 LM p 232

Figure 3. Types of Neurons. Accessed January 11, 2021. Retrieved from

https://www.soinc.org/sites/default/files/uploaded_files/317_NERVOUS_HANDOUT.pdf

Figure 4. The nerve impulse is sent by neurotransmitters from one neuron to another through
a gap called synapse. Accessed January 11, 2021.Retrieved from. Science 10 LM p233

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ANSWER KEY distributor of .knowledge
1.Brain- It functions as organizer and
Activity 1
digestion, pulse and vital sign
You feel in your .toe 6 and controls automatic functions like breathing,
.2Brain stem- connects the brain to the spinal cord

neuron to the next carrying the information to the .brain

The message continues as an electrical impulse from one 3
goes directly to the cell .body
reflexes without input of the .brain
A message enters the neuron through the dendrites and 1
.3spinal cord- controls simple musculoskeletal
the .body
Messages from the brain through the nerves and out to 5
.impulse
The message travels along the axon as an electrical 2 electric signals known as .impulses
taste, touch or other .sensation Nerves.4- carry messages in the form of
The brain decodes the signal as ht,sig sound, smell, 4

at the breast of the mother

signals or impulses
.milk The secretion is stimulated by the sucking of the infant cell body and dendrites which carries
.baby Prolactin and oxytocin are needed In order to produce Nerve.5 cell(neuron)-made up of axon,
.Q2 The brain commands the mother’s body to nurture the
body .down
to decrease the temperature by producing sweat to cool the
.Q1 The nervous system and endocrine system work together
Activity 1

systems will be affected as well

to carry out their corresponding functions and the other body

.

.Q2 All the other parts of the nervous system will not be able
connects the central nervous system to the organs and limbs
while the PNS relays information through the nerves which
.Q1 The CNS is the main processing center for the entire NS
Activity 2

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