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FUNCTIONS OF THE
NERVOUS SYSTEM
What do you think is the role played by the
nervous system in enabling the boy to move?
TERMINOLOGIES:
signals from the environment or
STIMULUS within your body that you respond to
2
It helps people detect stimuli from their
environment (sensory function).
3
It maintains body functions important for life
without us being aware of it.
(autonomic or involuntary function).
4
It helps us think and remember
(cognitive function).
Jose is crossing the street when he sees a car approaching very
fast. His heart starts pounding fast. Seeing the car tells him that
danger is coming. His nervous system then directs the rest of
his body to move in order for him to avoid the car.
HOW DOES THE
NERVOUS SYSTEM
WORKS?
PARTS OF THE NERVOUS
SYSTEM
PARTS OF THE
NERVOUS
SYSTEM
basic unit of the
NEURON nervous system
Nerve cell
-carry signals/ nerve impulses
NEURON throughout the body
NERVE IMPULSE Neurotransmitter
-electro-chemical -chemicals
signals moving along transmitting signals
neurons across a synapse
NERVE
-bundle of neurons
-makes up the PNS
-carries signals
between CNS & the
rest of the body
TYPES OF NERVES
SENSORY NERVES
Carry impulses from the
sensory organs to the CNS
MOTOR NERVES