Nervous System

Set of nerves to work automatically for us;

breathing, digestion & heart rate

• spinal cord

• brain

• autonomic nervous system

Nerves we actively control; jumping with our legs, moving our arms

• autonomic nervous system

• somatic nervous system

• spinal cord

Allows the brain to control our muscles.

• Motor Nerves

• Sensory Nerves

• Autonomic Nervous System

Carry signals to the brain to inform what is happening. Signals come from skin (touch), eyes (sight, tongue (taste), nose (smell) and ear (hear)

• Sensory Nerves

• Brain

• Motor Nerves

Pathway for messages sent by the brain to the body and the body to the brain

• Autonomic Nervous System

• Sensory Nerves

• Spinal cord

Most important organ in the body. Controls & coordinates actions, reactions, allows us to think & feel, and enables us to have memories and feelings

• Brain

• Heart

• Spinal Cord