NERVOUS SYSTEM

WHAT IS NERVOUS
SYSTEM?
The Nervous System is the body’s main communication network, helping all the
body systems to work properly. It is made up of billions of tiny cells that carry
electrical signals throughout the body.
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 CENTRAL NERVOUS
SYSTEM
Consist of the brain which contains more than 12 billion active nerve cells and spinal cord, which extends from the base of the brain all the way down to your back.
The messages flow around the body through a highly complex system of nerves, while some information is acted on immediately, others are stored. ed.
 Right Brain
Right Brain If the stroke occurs in the right side of
the brain, the left side of the body will be affected,
producing some or all of the following: Paralysis on
the left side of the body. Vision problems. Quick,
inquisitive behavioral style.
Left Brain
The left side of the brain controls movement on the
right side of the body, therefore left side brain
damage may cause right-side weakness
(hemiparesis). Difficulty expressing and
understanding language at the word, sentence, or
conversational level
PERIPHERAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM
The network of small nerves that extends to all parts of the body. It comprises
cranial nerves that emerge from the brain and spinal nerve in the spinal cord.
cord.
the spinal
AUTONOMIC
NERVOUS SYSTEM
A component of the peripheral nervous
system that regulates involuntary
physiologic processes including heart
rate, blood pressure, respiration, and
digestion.
SYMPATHETIC
NERVOUS SYSTEM
Remember S for Stress (fight or flight)
-Heart rates -Blood sugar
-High Blood Pressure -Relaxes bladder (no
-Dilates pupils urination)
-Stop salivation -Contracts bowel (no
motility)
PARASYMPATHETIC
NERVOUS SYSTEM
Remember paRa for Relax

-Heart rates -Promote salivation

-Blood Pressure -Constricts bladder and GI
-Constricts pupils motility
Nerve Cell
Nerve cell or neurons make up the
nerves that carry messages around the
body.
Nerve Cell
Nerve cell or neurons make up the
nerves that carry messages around the
body.
Cell body
The cell body (AKA the soma) of the neuron
contains the cell’s nucleus, which controls
the activities of the cell. It also contains
specialized organelles for protein and energy
production.
Dendrites
Dendrites are extensions that branch off the
cell body. They receive chemical signals
from other neurons, which they convert to
electrical impulses and transmit to the cell
body.
Axon
The axon is a long extension that carries
information away from the cell body. This is
where information leaves the nerve cell and
is passed on to target cells.
 Types of Nerve Cell
•Motor Neurons - are neurons that control
muscle works
•Sensory Neurons- are neurons that carry
messages from the organs
•Connector Neurons (interneurons)- are
those that pass messages between different
parts of the nervous system
Types of Nerve Cell
 Synapse
Is the point where the tiny bulb on the
tip of a nerve fiver contacts another
neuron. It is a point where transmitter
substance carries the electrical signals
from the neurons to the next.
 Synapse
Is the point where he tiny bulb on the
tip of a nerve fiver contacts another
neuron. It is a point where transmitter
substance carries the electrical signals
from the neurons to the next.
Nerve Impulse
Is like a very simple message either on
or off, Because there are so many
neurons connected to one another. This
simple signal is enough to carry the
most complicated message throughout
the whole of the body’s nervous
system.
Nerve Impulse
Reflex Movement
An autonomic reaction that take place
without your need to think about them.
Reflex Movement
An autonomic reaction that take place
without your need to think about them.
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