PDF-An Introduction to the Brain and Nervous System Overview Module An Introduction to the

The process of neurotransmission is described in detail This module provides a key foundation for the next 57375ve modules which will discuss the impact of speci57375c drugs on the body and the brain Learning Objectives At the end of this module Stu. Mr. E Murphy. Strange fact. A newborn baby's brain grows almost 3 times during the course of its first year. . Objectives. Identify the importance of the nervous system in humans. Know the difference between the CNS and the PNS. 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.. 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. The Nervous System. Central Nervous System. The Nervous System. Central Nervous System. Central Core. Limbic System. Cerebrum. The Nervous System. Central Nervous System. Central Core. . chapter 29 in text. Objectives and Questions:. 1. I can describe the functions of the nervous system. 2. . I can describe the parts of a neuron cell and identify how they transmit electrochemical impulses.. The . function of the nervous system is:. To sense, interpret, and respond to internal and external environmental changes to maintain a steady state in the . body (homeostasis). The nervous system is divided into two major structures: . 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. Nervous System Nervous System Design 2 main section C entral N ervous S ystem P eripheral N ervous System   C entral N ervous S ystem  (CNS) brain and spinal cord.  encased in skull and vertebral column to protect 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. Brain. Spinal Cord. (also includes 4 chambers in brain called ventricles). Brain. 1) Cerebral Hemispheres. 2) Diencephalon. 3. ) Brain Stem. 4) Cerebellum. 1) Cerebral Hemispheres. Covered by ridges = . 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. Human nervous system two major parts: central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. Nervous System Organization. Brain. Spinal cord. Central Nervous System. Nervous System Organization. All neurons outside the CNS. AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM. Two major subdivision. Parasympathetic . cranio. -sacral outflow. Sympathetic . . thoraco. -lumbar out flow. Responsible for the visceral control. Sometimes referred to as vegetative control.