Brain
The average brain weighs…
3 lbs
These cells transmit information throughout the nervous system.
Neurons
Protects the brain.
Skull
This system is the “control center” of the body.
Nervous
The nervous system is divided into how many main parts?
Two
This is the largest part of the brain.
Cerebrum
These neurons carry information to control movement.
Motor
This system works with the nervous system to control breathing.
Respiratory
This part of the nervous system connects the brain to the rest of the nerves in the body.
Spinal Cord
This part of the nervous system is made up of the brain & spinal cord.
Central Nervous System (CNS)
This part of the brain controls balance and other complex motor functions.
Cerebellum
These neurons carry information TO the brain.
Sensory
This system works with the nervous system to control movement.
Muscular
Neurons communicate using these types of impulses.
Electrical
This part of the nervous system is made up of the nerves that run throughout the body.
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
This part of the brain helps you process your emotions.
Amygdala
The part of the neuron that takes information away from the cell body.
Axon
This system works with the nervous system to help regulate body temperature.
Circulatory/Cardiovascular
This subdivision of the nervous system controls functions that happen automatically/involuntarily.
Autonomic Nervous System
This feature of brain development allows us to create new pathways in the brain so we can change how we think & behave.
Neuroplasticity
This part of the brain controls most of the involuntary body functions (breathing, etc…).
Brain Stem
The part of the neuron that receives information from other neurons.
Dendrite
This system works with the nervous system to control the flow of hormones in the body.
Endocrine
This subdivision of the autonomic nervous system activates the “fight or flight” response (reactions to stressful/scary events).
Sympathetic Nevous System
This sudivision of the nervous system controls things we do by choice.
Somatic Nevous System