Nervous system

By: Rachel Kuck

Function of the system Function of the system

The main function of the Nervous System is The main function of the Nervous System is Body Organs and Tissues along motor Body Organs and Tissues along motor nervous. nervous.

Main PartsMain Parts

Brain-control center Brain-control center Cerebrum-Thinking/voluntary movementsCerebrum-Thinking/voluntary movements

Main PartsMain Parts

Cerebellum-Balances/Cerebellum-Balances/coordinationcoordination

Brainstem-Involuntary Brainstem-Involuntary movements/Breathing movements/Breathing

How does my system work with How does my system work with other system?other system?

It effects all your system. For example It effects all your system. For example your nervous system controls your your nervous system controls your breathing. breathing.

DiseasesDiseases

Concussion Concussion ParalyzedParalyzedDamaged nerve endingsDamaged nerve endings

Environment

• When it is cold your nerves tell your heart to beat faster to bring heat to your body.

Fun Facts

• Nervous system controls thinking and breathing.

• Without your nervous system you’d be dead.

• Nervous can carry signals at 100 meter peer second.

Resources

• www.kidsheath.org

• http://yucky.discovery.com/flash/body

• www.reeths-puffer.org/medemaj

• www.thinkquest.org