NE R VO U S S Y S T E M

WHAT IS NERVOUS SYSTEM?

Connects body
parts and
transmit signals
from one part to
another
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
• SOMATIC NERVOUS
•BRAIN
SYSYTEM
•SPINAL CORD • AUTONOMIC NERVOUS
SYSTEM

MAIN DIVISION OF NERVOUS SYSTEM

BRAIN
•CEREBRUM-
•CEREBELLUM
•BRAIN STEM

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
MAIN COMPONENTS
 CNS- serves as the
main processing
center for the entire
nervous system.

BRAIN SPINAL CORD

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS)

 BRAIN
- Organ located
within the skull
that functions as
organizer and
distributor of
information for the
body.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS)
 BRAIN
3 Main Parts of the Brain
• Cerebrum
• Cerebellum
• Brain stem

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS)

Cerebrum
• Large
• Located on the upper part
• Controls activity and thought

BRAIN
Cerebellum
• Located under the cerebrum
• Controls posture, balance and
coordination

BRAIN