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Nervous System (Parts & Functions)

The document discusses the nervous system and its key parts and functions. It is divided into two main sections - the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS contains the brain and spinal cord. The brain controls thought and activity while the spinal cord controls simple reflexes. The PNS connects the CNS to the body and contains the somatic and autonomic systems. The somatic system controls voluntary movement while the autonomic system controls involuntary functions like breathing and digestion. Disruptions to the nervous system can impact communication between all body systems.

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Nervous System (Parts & Functions)

The document discusses the nervous system and its key parts and functions. It is divided into two main sections - the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS contains the brain and spinal cord. The brain controls thought and activity while the spinal cord controls simple reflexes. The PNS connects the CNS to the body and contains the somatic and autonomic systems. The somatic system controls voluntary movement while the autonomic system controls involuntary functions like breathing and digestion. Disruptions to the nervous system can impact communication between all body systems.

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Which part of the

nervous system do you


think was primarily
functioned in each
activity?
 Think about your favorite
food.
 Think about your most
memorable childhood
experience.
 Lightly touch your own
arm.
 Tickle your seatmate.
 Knee-jerk reflex
 Withdrawal reflex
(Touching hot
objects/surfaces)
Nervous System
(Parts and Functions)
Sharlene Cecil O. Pagobo
OBJECTIVES
Identify the parts of the nervous
1
system and their functions.
Work cooperatively with group mates
2 in completing the parts and functions
of the nervous system.
Realize the importance of maintaining
3
a healthy nervous system.
Nervous System
The nervous system connects all our
body parts and transmits signals
from one part to another. It is a system
of cells, tissues, and organs that
regulates the body’s responses to
internal and external stimuli.
Nervous System
The nervous system is responsible for
receiving and processing information
from the external environment of an
organism. Through the nervous system,
the organism is enabled to respond to
these external factors accordingly.
Major Divisions
and Parts of the
Nervous System
A. Central Nervous System
(CNS) - serves as the main
processing center for the entire
nervous system. It consists of
two main components:
Brain & Spinal cord.
A. Central Nervous System (CNS)
1. Brain - This is an organ located
within the skull that functions as
organizer and distributor of
information for the body. It has
three main parts:
Cerebrum - The
The part that
large, upper part
connects of the brain that
the brain to controls activity
the spinal cord and thought.
and controls automatic
functions such as breathing, Cerebellum
digestion, heart rate, and blood - The part under the
pressure. Brain stem cerebrum that controls
posture, balance, and
coordination.
A. Central Nervous System (CNS)
2. Spinal cord - This serves as a
channel for signals between the
brain and the rest of the body and
controls simple musculoskeletal
reflexes without input from the
brain.
B. Peripheral Nervous System
(PNS) - connects the Central
Nervous System (CNS) to the
organs and limbs. It has two
main divisions:
Somatic NS & Autonomic NS.
B. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
1. Somatic Nervous System - This
system is associated with the
voluntary control of body
movements and has two main parts:
Spinal Nerves & Cranial Nerves.
Nerves – are like cables
that carry electrical
impulses between your
brain and the rest of
your body.
Cranial Nerves
- the nerve fibers that
carry information into
and out of the brain
stem.

Spinal Nerves
- the nerves that carry
motor and sensory
signals between the
spinal cord and the
body.
B. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
2. Autonomic Nervous System -
This system is associated with the
of body movements and
involuntary control has two
subdivisions: Sympathetic NS &
Parasympathetic NS.
Parasympathetic Sympathetic
It maintains It is activated
body when the
functions body is in a
and restores dynamic role
the body to or stress. It
normal or carries
relaxed signals that
mode. It put your
carries body's
signals that systems on
relax those alert.
systems.
Activity

Using a graphic organizer, fill in the


missing parts to complete
the entire concept showing the
structure of the nervous system.
The Nervous System
Major Divisions

Main Components Major Divisions

Somatic
Brain Nervous
System
Cranial Nerves Parasympathetic
Central NS Brain Stem
Cerebellum Sympathetic
Autonomic NS Spinal Nerves
Spinal Cord Peripheral NS
Cerebrum
What is the vital role
of the nervous system
that may affect the
other systems?
Helps all the parts of the body to
communicate with each other. It also
reacts to changes both outside and
inside the body. The nervous system
uses both electrical and chemical
means to send and receive messages.
These electrical signals travel among your
brain, skin, organs, glands, and muscles.
The messages help you move your limbs
and feel sensations, like pain. Any
disruptions in the Nervous System may
cause miscommunications between all
body parts and might result in major
damage both within and outside the body.
Assignment
Choose one part of the Nervous System and
search for what might happen to the human
body if this part will not carry out its
functions well, and how to keep that part
healthy and well-functioning. Write your
answers on a 1 half sheet of paper.
Thanks!
(Gwapa si Ma’am Sha. Buyag. )

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