the nervous system nervous system – the entire network of neurons in the body. includes: central...
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Divisions of the Nervous System
The Nervous SystemNervous System –
The entire network of neurons in the body.Includes:
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Their subdivisions
The Central Nervous SystemCentral Nervous
System – The brain and spinal cord.“Command Central”
The Central Nervous SystemThe Brain
Makes complex decisions
Coordinates body functions
Initiates our behaviors
Responsible for voluntary movements
The Central Nervous SystemThe Spinal Cord
Serves as a sort of neural cable, connecting the brain with parts of the peripheral nervous system extending into the trunk and limbs.
Does not connect the brain to internal organs.
Responsible for simple reflexes.
The Peripheral Nervous SystemThe Peripheral
Nervous System – Plays a supportive role, connecting the central nervous system with the rest of the body through bundles of sensory and motor axons, called nerves.
The Peripheral Nervous SystemCarries messages
between the brain and:Sense Organs (eyes,
ears, etc.)Internal OrgansMuscles
The Peripheral Nervous SystemThe “Pick-up and
Delivery Service” for the Central Nervous System.
Divisions of the PNSSomatic Nervous
SystemCarries sensory
information to the central nervous system.
Sends voluntary messages to the body’s skeletal muscles.
Divisions of the PNSAutonomic Nervous
System Sends
communication between the central nervous system and the internal organs and glands. Regulate digestion Respiration Heart Rate Arousal
Divisions of the PNSSympathetic Division
Part of the Autonomic nervous system
Sends messages to internal organs and glands that help us respond to stressful and emergency situations.
Divisions of the PNSParasympathetic
DivisionPart of the
autonomic nervous system
Monitors the routine operations of the internal organs.
Returns the body to calmer functioning after arousal by the sympathetic division.
The Nervous System and DrugsAgonist – Drug or other chemical that
enhances or mimics the effects of neurotransmitters.
Antagonist – Drug or other chemical that inhibits the effects of neurotransmitters.