Human Nervous System

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 is considered as the body's storage center of information and also the body's control system.

It is mainly responsible for controlling and coordinating all the organ systems by sending messages from the brain through nerve signals.

it receives information from the sensory organs through nerves.

The basic unit of the nervous system is a?

It has special ability to carry signals or impulses.

Neuron/Nerve cell is composed of a _____ containing _____

• Cell Body, Nuclei

• Cell Body, Nucleus

_____ and _____ are root-like structures that project out from the cell body.

Transmit messages from the brain to the Muscles to generate movement.

• Associative Neurons or Interneurons

• Motor Neurons

• Sensory Neurons

Link sensory and motor neurons.

• Associative Neurons or Interneurons

• Motor Neurons

• Sensory Neurons