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Nervous System

The document discusses the main divisions and functions of the nervous system: 1. The central nervous system (CNS) includes the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes nerves that connect the CNS to the rest of the body. 2. The CNS and PNS work together, with the CNS controlling and coordinating activity and the PNS connecting it to sensory receptors and muscles. 3. The forebrain controls higher functions like thought and memory. The midbrain helps with vision and hearing. The hindbrain regulates vital functions like breathing and heart rate.

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Nervous System

The document discusses the main divisions and functions of the nervous system: 1. The central nervous system (CNS) includes the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes nerves that connect the CNS to the rest of the body. 2. The CNS and PNS work together, with the CNS controlling and coordinating activity and the PNS connecting it to sensory receptors and muscles. 3. The forebrain controls higher functions like thought and memory. The midbrain helps with vision and hearing. The hindbrain regulates vital functions like breathing and heart rate.

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Amoeba Sisters Video Recap: Nervous System

The video mentions multiple divisions of the nervous system as shown in the flow chart below.

1. CNS stands for ____________________________________.


It includes the brain and ______________________________.

2. PNS stands for _________________________________.


It includes: ______________________________________.

3. How do the CNS and PNS work together?

If focusing on the brain (part of the CNS), please complete the following. Remember that these are general areas;
more detail could be explored about all of these regions!

5. The forebrain includes the


cerebrum. What are some functions of
the cerebrum?

6. The forebrain also includes the


thalamus and hypothalamus. What are
some functions of these structures?

7. The hindbrain includes the medulla,


4. What are some functions of the ____________________, and cerebellum.
midbrain?
8. What are some functions of the structures listed above?

9. The term brainstem includes the midbrain plus which two structures from the hindbrain?
____________________________________________ and ____________________________________________
Amoeba Sisters Video Recap: Nervous System
10. The PNS can be divided into the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and somatic
nervous system (SNS). How do these cartoons at right illustrate some differences between
their functions?

Cartoon 1

Cartoon 2
The ANS can be further divided. You can look at the very first question again to see the
division flow chart! Cartoon 1

11. Cartoon 1 at right is representing functions involved in the


________________________________________________ system.

12. Cartoon 2 at right is representing functions involved in the


________________________________________________ system. Cartoon 2

13. For this image featuring a neuron, please label the: 15. Neurons can receive a signal in the ______________
axon, axon terminals, cell body, dendrites, and synapse. and carry it down the ____________________________.

16. The action potential allows neurons to carry a signal


quickly. In 2-4 sentences, briefly summarize what occurs
in an action potential.

14. Many neurons can be myelinated. What does that


mean and what is its significance?

17. When an action potential reaches the end of the axon, it can signal synaptic vesicles to
release __________________________________, which can travel the between neurons
and signal an action potential in the neighboring neuron.

18. Neurons aren’t the only cells heavily involved in the nervous system! Glial cells (or glia)
have many important roles in the nervous system. What are at least 3 functions of glia?

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