1. Word cloud
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What is the main organ of the Nervous system?
2. Slide
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The nervous system is a complex network of nerves and cells that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to various parts of the body. This system is responsible for controlling and coordinating actions and reactions, as well as communicating information throughout the body. The nervous system is divided into two main parts: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
An Introduction to the Nervous System
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The Nervous System is a complex network of nerves and cells that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to various parts of the body. It controls the body’s responses to different situations and helps to coordinate activities. Neurons are cells that make up the nervous system. They are responsible for carrying messages between the brain and the body. The messages travel along nerve pathways, which are like roads that lead from one neuron to the next. The Central Nervous System (CNS) is made up of the brain and the spinal cord. It is responsible for processing information and communicating with the body. The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) is made up of nerves that branch off from the spinal cord and connect to the rest of the body.
Concepts:
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The nervous system is the main controller of the body, and it’s made up of two different types of cells: neurons and glial cells. Neurons are the cells that send electrical signals throughout the body, and glial cells support and protect the neurons. The nervous system has four main components: the brain, the spinal cord, the peripheral nervous system, and the autonomic nervous system. The nervous system helps control the body’s functions, such as breathing and heart rate. This system also helps us to process and react to information from our senses, like sight and sound.
Did you know?
5. Open question
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What are some ways that the brain helps us interact with the world?
6. Open question
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Do you think your emotions are voluntary or involuntary?
7. Open question
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What do you think are the most important functions of the brain?
8. Open question
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What do you think would happen if the brain did not exist?
9. Poll
60 seconds
What is the primary function of the nervous system?
- To transmit and process information
- To support body movement
- To protect internal organs
10. Poll
90 seconds
What are the two main components of the nervous system?
- Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System
- Somatic Nervous System and Autonomic Nervous System
- Sympathetic Nervous System and Parasympathetic Nervous System
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