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GROUP MEMBERS: NERVOUS SYSTEM
GROUP MEMBERS:
NERVOUSSYSTEM
5. The nervous system
The nervous system sends and receives information. It coordinates the functions of internal organs. And it also coordinates systems like the digestive system.
The nervous system´sPARTS The central nervous system consists of
Brain
Spinal cord
This system receives information, interprets it and decide on a response.
The peripheral nervous system consists on nerves. It transmits information from the sense organs to the central nervous system and from the central nervous system to other organs.
The brain has got three parts:The
cerebrum controls voluntary movements
The cerebellum coordinates movements and maintains balances.The brain stem
regulates internal organs.
The spinal cord controls reflex movements
6.The central nervous system
These are involuntary movements in response to external stimuli.
These are the result of decisions
Neurons are the principal cells of the nervous system. They receive and transmit information. They are grouped together to form nerves.
7. Neurons
NEURON, parts
controls
Body´sInternal process
Involuntary muscles
To control and coordinate
Such us
Such us
Beating of the heart
Digestion of the food
Endocrine system
Internal coordination
The endocrine system
Responsible forFunctions such as
GROWTH REPRODUCTION
Endoncrine Glands
Consists of
They secrete substances called hormones into the bloodstream
Thyroid gland
Enables the body to absorb
nutrients
Pancreas
Controls the amount of
sugar in the bloodstream
Ovaries and testes
Responsible for
reproduction
Pituitary glands
Coordinates endocrine glands
and also produces growth hormone.
