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Divisions of the Nervous System 19.2 • There are 2 main divisions of the nervous system. – 1. Central Nervous System – 2. Peripheral Nervous System Central Nervous System • The central nervous system is the control center of the body. • It includes the brain and spinal cord. Central Nervous System • There are 2 main organs in the Central Nervous System – 1. Brain • Controls most of the functions in the body. – 2. Spinal Cord • Thick column of nervous tissue that links the brain to most of the nerves in the peripheral nervous system. Quiz Time! • 1. What are the parts of the central nervous system? THE BRAIN! • Your brain contains about 100 BILLION neurons! • ALL of which are interneurons! • There are 3 major regions of the brain that receive and process information: 1. Cerebrum • The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain. • It interprets input from the senses, controls movement, and carries out complex mental processes like learning! • The cerebrum is divided in half: – The left brain controls the right half of your body. – The right brain controls the left half of your body. 2. Cerebellum and Brain Stem • The cerebellum coordinates the actions of your muscles and helps keep your balance. • The brain stem controls your body’s involuntary actions like breathing and your heartbeat. 3. Spinal Cord • The vertebral column surrounds and protects the spinal cord. • The spinal cord is the link between your brain and the peripheral nervous system. • All of these parts of the brain and spinal cord are surrounded by a liquid to protect them (spinal fluid!). Peripheral Nervous System • It consists of a network of nerves that branch out from the central nervous system and connect it to the rest of the body. • The peripheral nervous system is involved in both involuntary and voluntary actions. • There are a total of 43 pairs of nerves in the peripheral nervous system. – 12 pairs originate in the brain. – The other 31 pairs (spinal nerves) begin in the spinal cord. How spinal nerves function • Sensory neurons flow toward the spinal cord. • The spinal cord then processes the information • MOTOR neurons send signals back to the body in the opposite direction of the sensory neurons. Somatic and Autonomic Systems • Somatic systems control voluntary actions like tying your shoes. • Autonomic systems control involuntary actions like breathing and heart beats. QUIZ TIME! • 2. What kinds of actions are controlled by the autonomic nervous system? Reflexes • A reflex is an automatic response that occurs very rapidly and without conscious control. • They help to protect the body. Reflexes Mini-Lab YOU BLINKED! Can you make yourself NOT blink? Try this: 1. Put on safety goggles. 2. Have your partner stand across from you and gently toss ten cotton balls toward your goggles. Your partner should not give you any warning before tossing the cotton balls 3. Count the number of times you blink and the number of times you are able to keep blinking A reflex pathway • The brain controls most of the body’s functions. • However, some reflex actions, are controlled by the spinal cord. QUIZ TIME! • 3. What is an example of a reflex? Nervous System Injuries • Concussions and spinal cord injuries are two ways in which the central nervous system can be damaged. • A concussion is a bruise-like injury of the brain. – You can get a headache for a short time – Serious concussions, you lose consciousness, experience confusion, or feel drowsy. WEAR A HELMET WHEN DOING SPORTS!!! Spinal Cord Injuries • These injuries occur when the spinal cord is cut or crushed. • Axons are damaged, and impulses cannot pass through them. • These types of injuries usually result in paralysis, or the loss of movement in some part of the body. QUIZ TIME! • 4. What is paralysis? Pg. 640 • Read the story to yourself. • Answer the questions found on page 641 in complete sentences.