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The Nervous System

Learn about the essential parts of the nervous system - the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Discover how the brain functions as the main control center, comprising the cerebrum, cerebellum, and medulla. Understand how each part influences different aspects of the body's functions.

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The Nervous System

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  1. The Nervous System The Communication System of the Body Exercise # 7

  2. Parts of the Nervous System • Brain • Spinal Cord • Nerves

  3. Brain • Main Control center of the body • Controls body by messages • Three Main Parts • Cerebrum • Cerebellum • Medulla

  4. Cerebrum • Top part of the brain • Controls thinking, learning, talking , senses and memory • Largest part of the brain

  5. Cerebellum • Just below the cerebrum • Controls voluntary muscles of the body

  6. Medulla • Also called the brain stem • Controls the involuntary muscles of the body • Controls breathing, heartbeat, and digestion

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