Nervous System!
Published on Jan 09, 2018
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Central Nervous System: The spinal cord and brain. This is the part of the nervous system that controls the main functions.
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Peripheral Nervous System:
All the nerve cells that attach to the spinal cord to receive and transmit signals to the brain. (found in arms, legs, organs, etc)
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Autonomic Nervous System:
Controls the body functions that we don't have to consciously think about, such as breathing, our heartbeat, and digesting.
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Sense organs: organs that gather information from outside sources and relay this information to your nerves. (skin, eyes, mouth, ears, nose)
Neurons:
Also called nerve cells, these are special cells that transmit messages from different parts of your body to your brain.
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Axons: thin fibers (strands) that send messages away from neurons. Remember! Axons send AWAY.
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Glial cells: Little cells that protect and surround neurons. They provide support and nutrition.
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Brain: the central organ in the nervous system and controls most activities that happen in the body. It consists of the brain stem, cerebrum, and cerebellum.
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Spinal Cord: a long, thin, tube of nerve fibers that brings messages to the brain. It reaches from the brain stem to lower back.
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Cerebrum: The largest, top part of the brain that controls all voluntary activity.
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Cerebellum: Found at the base of the brain, it controls all movement.
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Medulla: connects the spinal cord to the brain. It controls the autonomic nervous system.
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