Nervous and Endocrine Systems: Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

The video tutorial explains the central and peripheral nervous systems. The central nervous system, consisting of the brain and spinal cord, acts as the body's control center, processing information from inside and outside the body. The brain, protected by the skull, manages both voluntary and involuntary activities, with different parts responsible for specific functions. The spinal cord, housed within the vertebrae, connects the brain to the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system comprises a network of nerves that control voluntary and involuntary actions and gather information to send to the brain.

What are the main components of the central nervous system?

• Brain and spinal cord

• Heart and lungs

• Stomach and intestines

• Liver and kidneys

Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling voluntary muscles?

• Medulla

• Cerebrum

• Hypothalamus

• Cerebellum

What is the role of the medulla in the brain?

• Processing sensory information

• Controlling voluntary muscles

• Regulating involuntary functions

• Storing information

What are the bones called that protect the spinal cord?

• Tibia

• Femur

• Vertebrae

• Ribs

What is the primary function of the peripheral nervous system?

• To form a network of nerves throughout the body

• To regulate blood circulation

• To connect the brain to the spinal cord

• To process information within the brain