NERVOUS SYSTEM

The Purpose

• Your brain sends messages to your muscles and bones.
• Controls your voluntary and involuntary muscle movement.

Types Of Nervous Systems

• Central Nervous System
• Peripheral Nervous System

HOW IT WORKS?

• Neurons carry messages
• It goes through the spinal cord

Why it's important

• It controls all of your movements.
• It also controls involuntary movements.

Dysfunctions and Diseases

• Alzheimer's
• Parkinson's
• Epilepsy
• Viruses
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Cerebral Palsy
• Alcohol and Other Drugs

FUN FACTS!!!

• The funny bone is a nerve.
• 30,000 miles of nerves are in your body.
• Over 3 quarters of your brain and spinal cord are made of water.
• The word "cerebellum" comes from the latin word "little brain."