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The Nervous System

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

NERVOUS SYSTEM

By: Mara DeAscentis, Feesha Slootsky and Sean Ellis
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The Purpose

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

  • Central Nervous System
  • Peripheral Nervous System
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HOW IT WORKS?

  • Neurons carry messages
  • It goes through the spinal cord
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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
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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."