NERVOUS

SYSTEM
SCIENCE 10
Presented by Group 3
WHAT IS THE
NERVOUS
SYSTEM?
 The nervous system includes the brain,
spinal cord, and a complex network of
nerves.
This system sends messages back and
forth between the brain and the body.
The brain is what controls all the body's
functions.
THE TWO MAIN PARTS OF
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM :

Central nervous system

Peripheral nervous system
CENTRAL PERIPHERAL
NERVOUS NERVOUS
SYSTEM SYSTEM
Brain Nerves
Spinal cord
THE CENTRAL
NERVOUS
SYSTEM
BRAIN
Your brain is an essential organ
that controls many body
functions. It receives and
interprets all the sensory
information you encounter.
 THE THREE MAIN
PARTS OF THE BRAIN
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Brain stem
CEREBRUM CEREBELLUM BRAIN STEM

Receives information Primarily responsible It connects your

from the sensory for muscle control, brain to your spinal
systems, the spinal including balance and cord. Our brainstem
cord, and other parts movement. It also sends messages to
of the brain and then plays a role in other the rest of our body
regulates control of cognitive functions to regulate balance,
movements such as language breathing, heart rate
processing and and more.
memory.
OUR BRAIN CAN BE DIVIDED
INTO THREE GENERAL PARTS
WHICH ARE THE:
Midbrain
Hindbrain
Forebrain
 Forebrain

Hindbrain
Midbrain
THE HINDBRAIN INCLUDES:
Medulla
Pons
Cerebellum
SPINAL CORD
 WHAT IS THE
SPINAL CORD?
The spinal cord is a long, tube-like band of
tissue. It connects your brain to your lower
back. Your spinal cord carries nerve signals
from your brain to your body and vice versa.
 THE
PERIPHERAL
NERVOUS
SYSTEM
NERVES
 WHAT ARE
THE NERVES?
You have nerves throughout your entire body.
Nerves send electrical signals that help you feel
sensations and move your muscles. Nerves also
control body functions like digesting food and
maintaining your heart rate.
 THE TWO MAIN DIVISIONS OF
PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Autonomic Nervous System

Somantic Nervous System
 THE SOMATIC
NERVOUS SYSTEM
The somatic nervous system
consists of nerves that go to
the skin and muscles and is
involved in conscious
activities.
 THE AUTONOMIC
NERVOUS SYSTEM
The autonomic nervous
system is a component of the
peripheral nervous system
that regulates involuntary
physiologic processes.
 THE TWO MAIN PARTS
OF THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM

Sympathetic System
Parasympathetic System
 THE TWO MAIN PARTS
OF THE SOMANTIC NERVOUS SYSTEM

Spinal Nerves
Cranial Nerves
 The Nervous System

Central Nervous Peripheral Nervous

System System

Somatic Autonomic
Spinal cord Brain Nervous System Nervous System

Spinal Nerves Cranial Nerves

Sympathetic Parasympathetic
Cerebrum Cerebellum Brain Stem
System System
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