PPT-The Nervous System The nervous system controls our bodies and helps us respond to external

The nervous system works by sending electrical impulses along neurones nerve cells The Nervous System There are two main parts Central nervous system brain and spinal cord A network of nerves. The nervous system has 2 major components:. Central Nervous System (CNS). Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).. The CNS. The Central Nervous System includes the brain and the spinal cord. . They are so important to the human body that they are encased in bone for protection.. It influences the function of internal . organs. It acts largely unconsciously. The autonomic nervous system. It . regulates bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, urination, respiratory rate . Section 1 – Functions & Divisions of the Nervous System (pp. 386-387). This is your brain…. The Nervous System. And this is your brain – IN ANATOMY!!. Or better yet…. The Nervous System. Functions of the Nervous System. Peripheral Nervous System. Autonomic Nervous System. Allied Health I. Central Nervous System. Communication and coordination system of the body. Seat of intellect and reasoning. Consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Pain happens only in your head.. Anyone can be hypnotized.. Nerves don’t actually touch each other.. Not feeling pain is a good thing.. Most people can get along just fine with out senses.. You can control your nervous system.. The Nervous System Central Nervous System Peripheral Nervous System Procedure A starting person will be chosen and will be given an object. Once the teacher gives the signal, the start person will pass the object to their right. The Nervous System Good Morning… Bell Ringer #1: Reflect back over winter break . Bell Ringer #2 Review your notes from last class. Answer the following question using those notes: How did your nervous system help you conduct the activity you did in the computer lab (red light/green light activity)? The Nervous System Central Nervous System Peripheral Nervous System Procedure A starting person will be chosen and will be given an object. Once the teacher gives the signal, the start person will pass the object to their right. The Nervous System Central Nervous System Peripheral Nervous System Procedure A starting person will be chosen and will be given an object. Once the teacher gives the signal, the start person will pass the object to their right. 1. Two main divisions. a. . Central Nervous System . (CNS) – consists of brain and spinal cord. b. . Peripheral Nervous System . (PNS) – includes nerves extending from . brain and . spinal . cord . History of Research on Nervous system. 460 -379 B.C. . Hippocrates discuss the epilepsy as disturbance of brain and also indicated that the brain is involved with sensation and is seat of intelligence. . A. Central Nervous System (CNS). 1. . Functions . A) . Acts . as command center. B) . Interprets . sensory information and dictates response based on past experience, . reflexes, . and current body conditions. THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM. The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a motor or efferent system which connects the central nervous system with all smooth muscle, cardiac muscle and gland cells of the body.. Divisions of the Nervous System. Central Nervous System (CNS)- consists of the brain and spinal cord.. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)- all of the other nerves.. 3 main regions of the brain: . cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem..