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NERVOUS SYSTEM
The nervous system is a complex network
of nerves and cells that carry messages to
and from the brain and spinal cord to
various parts of the body. It is considered
as the body’s storage center of
information and also the body’s control
system. It is
mainly responsible for controlling and
coordinating all
MAJOR ORGANS
The nervous system has two main
parts:
The central nervous system is
made up of the brain and spinal
cord.
The peripheral nervous system is
made up of nerves that branch off
Central Nervous System (CNS)
Serves as the main processing
center of the nervous system.
It consists of two main
components.
A. Brain is an organ
located within the skull
that functions as
organizer and distributor
of information for the
body. It has three main
1. Cerebrum is the large, upper part of the brain
that controls
activity and thought.
2. Cerebellum is the part under the cerebrum that
controls posture, balance, and coordination.
3. Brain stem connects the brain to the spinal cord
and controls
automatic functions such as breathing, digestion,
heart
B. rate,
Spinal and serves
cord blood pressure.
as a channel for signal
between the brain and the majority of the body
parts, and controls some simple musculoskeletal
reflexes even without the processing of the brain.
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
Connects the central nervous system to the
organs and limbs. It has two main divisions:
A. Somatic Nervous System is associated
with the voluntary control of body movements
and has two main parts:
1. Spinal Nerves carry motor and sensory
signals between the spinal cord and the body.
2. Cranial Nerves are nerve fibers that carry
information into and out of the brain stem.
B. Autonomic Nervous System is associated
with the involuntary control of body
movements and has two subdivisions:
1. Sympathetic Nervous
System is activated when the
body is in a dynamic role or
stress. (e.g., increased heart rate
and breathing, dilation of pupil,
sweating)
2. Parasympathetic Nervous
The nervous system and endocrine
system are working together to
maintain
body’s homeostasis. Homeostasis is
the state reached when each part of
the body
functions in equilibrium with other
parts. This is attained through the
regulation of
the bodily functions by the endocrine
How does Nervous
System coordinates
and regulates
feedback
mechanisms to
The nervous system
provides quick
responses in
maintaining
homeostasis.
Homeostasis is
maintained in the body
by regulating the body
What are its
functions?
FUNCTIONS
First, the basic functions of the
nervous system are sensation,
integration, and response.
Relevance of Nerve
Cell
NERVE CELL
Neurons are responsible
for carrying information
throughout the human body.
Using electrical and
chemical signals, they help
coordinate all of the
The nerve cell is the basic unit of the
nervous system and it is also called as
neuron. There are bilions ot neurons in
the body. A neuron has a cell body
containing the nucleus. In the cell body
there are root-like structures called the
dendrites and axons.
What happens
when homeostasis
is not maintained?
Failure of Homeostasis
Sometimes, however, the
mechanisms fail. When they do,
cells may not get everything they
need, or toxic wastes may
accumulate in the body. If
homeostasis is not restored, the
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