Nervous System

contains the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems which work together to control involuntary body functions

 mass of nerve tissue well protected by membranes and the cranium

consists of the brain and spinal cord

section below back of cerebrum, responsible for muscle coordination, balance, posture, and muscle tone

clear, colorless fluid that circulates continually between the ventricles and through the subarachnoid space, serving as a shock absorber to protect the brain and spinal cord, and caries nutrients to some parts of the brain and spinal cord. Helps remove metabolic products and waste

larges and highest section of the brain. Outer part arranged in folds, convolutions, and separated into lobes. Lobes include frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital. Responsible for reasoning, thought, memory, judgement, speech, sensation, sight, smell, hearing, and voluntary body movement

section between cerebrum and midbrain containing the thalamus and hypothalamus

regulates and controls the autonomic nervous system, temp, appetite, water balance, sleep and blood vessel constriction and dilation. Also involved in emotions

lowest part of brainstem connects w spinal cord. Responsible for regulating heartbeat, respiration, swallowing, coughing, and bp

• Medulla oblongata

• Medulla oblong

• Hypothalamus

• Midbrain

3 membranes that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord