Understanding the Central Nervous System Functions

Jul 03, 2025

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Explore the intricate workings of the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord, to gain insight into how it controls essential bodily functions and processes. Learn about the interconnected neurons and signals that govern our thoughts, movements, and sensations. Unravel the mysteries of neurological disorders and advancements in neuroscience research. Enhance your knowledge of the complexities and importance of the central nervous system in daily life.

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Understanding the Central Nervous System Functions

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CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

SUBDIVISIONS OF BRAIN. 1. telencephalonsurface gray - cerebrum cortexdeep gray - basal nucleiwhite matter2. diencephalonepithalamusthalamushypothalamus. SUBDIVISIONS OF BRAIN. 3. mesencephaloncorpora quadrigeminacerebral pedunclessubstantia nigrared nucleus4. metencephaloncerebellumpons5. myelencephalonmedulla oblongataolive.

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CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. CNS. Capable of evaluating incoming info and formulating responses to changes that threaten our homeostatic balance 2 protective coverings for the brain and spinal cord Outer covering: bone Inner covering: membrane called meninges. 3 layers that make up the meninges

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Central Nervous System

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Central Nervous System

Central Nervous System. Ch. 12. Ectodermal tissue (embryonic) folds creating neural tube. This neural fold tissue creates the brain (anterior fold) and the spinal cord (posterior fold) Anterior fold grows quicker than posterior producing: Prosencephalon (forebrain)

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Central Nervous System

Central Nervous System. (Brain and Spinal Cord). Peripheral Nervous System. (Nerves and Ganglia). Somatic N.S. Autonomic N.S. Peripheral Nervous System. Skeletal Muscle. Parasympathetic Division. Sympathetic Division. Cardiac, Smooth Muscle and Glands. Somatic Nervous System (SNS).

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Central Nervous System

Central Nervous System. Chapter 13. Basic parts of the CNS. Brain Spinal Cord. Brain. Basic Parts : Cerebrum Cerebellum Brain Stem Cerebral Cortex Sulcus- valley (Fissures) Gyrus - Mountains or raised areas . Sulcus and Fissures of the Brain. Cerebrum. Cerebral Cortex

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Central Nervous System

Central Nervous System. ___________________ – membranes that protect the brain and spinal cord. It is located between _______ and _______tissue . There are 3 layers: ___________________ : outer most covering. _________, white, dense connective tissue.

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Central Nervous System

Central Nervous System. Central Nervous System (CNS). Consists of the brain and spinal cord Integrates and processes information by nerves . Peripheral Nervous System (PNS). Divided into Somatic and Autonomic systems Somatic Nervous System (Voluntary) Consists of sensory receptors

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Central Nervous System

At the center of everything… but separated by layers of membranes. Central Nervous System. It’s all about connections…. Brain  spinal cord via foramen magnum Spinal cord runs through vertebral canal, formed by vertebral foramina. Meninges mater (umm… matter ).

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Central Nervous System

Central Nervous System. Chapter 8. Central Nervous System. Includes the brain and spinal Protected by the skull, vertebrae, and meninges. Brain Stem. Controls some important automatic body functions such as heartbeat, breathing, blood pressure, and digestion

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CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. Dissection of the Sheep Brain Including Midsagittal, Dorsal and Ventral Sections. Longitudinal Fissure. Sulci. Gyri. Corpora quadrigemina. Dorsal View – Whole Brain. Cerebrum. Cerebellum. Medulla oblongata. Spinal cord.

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Central Nervous System

Central Nervous System. Do Now. 8 Oddest Medical Conditions. Homework Due Next Class. Define: Peripheral Nervous System Central Nervous System Axon Myelin Sheath Threshold Synapse Neurotransmitter. Homework Due Next Class. Read Chapter 31.2 Take notes

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Central Nervous System

Central Nervous System. National 4 & 5: Multicellular Organisms. M ulticellular organisms are made up of many different tissues and organs Cells do not work independently, so they communicate with each other Also, different tissues and organs need to communicate with each other

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Central Nervous System

Central Nervous System. Controls all of the activities of the body.

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Central Nervous System

Central Nervous System. CNS=Central Nervous System. Main parts of the CNS: 1, BRAIN_________________ _________________________ _________________________ 2, SPINAL CORD __________________________________________________________________________________

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Central Nervous System

Central Nervous System. The Brain. about 100 billion multipolar neurons. Divided into 4 major sections Brain stem Cerebellum Diencephalon Cerebrum. Protective covering. meninges. Blood-brain barrier.

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central nervous system

central nervous system. 1. the brain and the spinal cord; the control center of the body. peripheral nervous system. 2. the nerves that branch out from the central nervous system. neurons. 3. nerve cells; the basic unit of the nervous system. impulse. 4. a message that a neuron carries.

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Central Nervous System

Central Nervous System. Ch. 13. Introduction. CNS consists of brain & spinal cord The brainstem connects the brain to spinal cord Communication to PNS is by way of spinal cord. Arachnoid Mater: “spider-web like” Space contains cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Pia Mater: “faithful mother”

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CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. Hemakumar. NERVOUS SYSTEM. CNS. PNS. Brain Spinal Cord. Somatic-Voluntary Autonomous - Involuntary. NEURON. STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL UNIT OF N.S. THERE ARE OVER 100 BILLION NEURONS IN N.S. NEUROGLIAL CELLS. ASTROCYTES. OLIGODENDROCYTE. MICROGLIAL CELLS.

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Central Nervous System

Central Nervous System. Table of contents. Introduction Electrochemical impulse generation Synaptic transmission How is a reflex arc formed. Function. Maintain homeostasis Control automatic functions React to stimuli. Set up. Central nervous system Periphiral nervous system

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Nervous System Central Nervous System Peripheral Nervous System

Nervous System Central Nervous System Peripheral Nervous System Brain / Spinal Cord Somatic NS / Autonomic NS Nerves to skeletal muscles Sympathetic NS Parasympathetic NS Nerve from the senses .

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CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. BY KARLA DEHARO CRISTAL MARTINEZ MAXIMILIANO NINO. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. Brain and spinal cord Send/receive information along with PNS. CNS CHARACTERISTICS. Encased in bone, surrounded by cerebrospinal fluid Brain receives/sends information Encased in cranium

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