PPT-2 : The Brain and Nervous System

Cognitive Neuroscience David Eagleman Jonathan Downar Chapter Outline An Overview of the Nervous System The Peripheral Nervous System The Spinal Cord The Brainstem The Cerebellum The Diencephalon. Biol 105. Lecture Packet 10. Chapter 8 . Outline. Central Nervous System vs Peripheral Nervous System. Peripheral Nervous System. Autonomic Nervous Systems. Somatic Nervous Systems. Autonomic Nervous System. 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. Grinsteinner. . Jacob . McGoogan. Functions of the System. Movement. The control room for all muscle contractions. Senses. Taste. Touch. The nervous system allows us to observe and react to changes in our environment. . 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: . Brain. Spinal Cord. Nerves. Vocabulary to Know . Homeostasis. The regulation of steady, life-maintaining conditions inside an organism, despite changes in its environment . Nerve Cells . Neurons. Basic functioning units of the nervous system . 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. BY . kate. , sierra, Kathryn, and Carson. WHAT IS THE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND WHAT ARE ITS FUNCTIONS?. Complex series of nerves and specialized cells (neurons or nerve cells) that transmit electrical signals between parts of the body. DR. ZAHOOR ALI SHAIKH . LECTURE--- 1. 1. First We Will Discuss ‘ORGANIZATION & CELLS OF NERVOUS SYSTEM’ then we will talk about ‘Overview of Central nervous system’ [CNS]. 2. ORGANIZATION OF NERVOUS SYSTEM. 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. :. by. Assistant lecturers. . Sadiq Salam H. AL-Salih. Hassanain Mohammed Khadim. Kareem . Waheed. Mohammed. Hussein Khadim Hussein . Al-. Mustaqbal. University College. Department of Nursing. 2. Hey I feel cold, go grab a sweater!. How does your brain talk to your body?. Move your arm to grab the sweater.. Nervous System. You accidentally step on a nail. Your skin feels the pain and sends . a message up to your brain – OUCH.