CalderonScience Nervous system presentation

1. By: TJ Higgins, Cameron Harris, and Harley Libreros

2. Functions
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The functions of the nervous system is to get
info, processes it, and answer it. The five
senses are examples. It does all of this in
less than one second.

3. Major Parts/Organs
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Neurons - basic functioning units of the nervous system
Central Nervous System – made up of the brain and the
spinal cord
Cerebrum – the part of the brain that controls
memory, language, and thought
Cerebellum – the part of the brain that coordinates
voluntary muscle movement and regulates balance and
posture
Brain Stem – the area of the brain that controls
involuntary functions
Spinal Cord – a tube like structure of neurons

4. Interactions With Other Organs
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The nervous system signals the digestive
system, endocrine system, and circulatory
systems.

5. Role in Maintaining Homeostasis
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The role in maintaining homeostasis is
getting information from your environment
and answering it with a reaction.

6. Health/Diseases
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Injuries to your nervous system can include
sport injuries, such as getting tackled in football
or checked in hockey. Other injuries can include
car accidents, and whiplash. Also, you can
damage your nervous system with drugs that
slow down or speed up your nervous system.
Some that speed up your nervous system are
amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine, and caffeine.
Some that slow down your nervous system are
alcohol, heroin, morphine, and inhaling
excessive fumes of glue, petrol, and paint.

7. FAQs
How does the brain receive the information
so fast?
 Why is the nervous system important? The
nervous system tells your brain that
something is wrong or okay.
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8. Bibliography
Florida Life Science Glencoe Textbook
 http://www.health.gov.au/internet/publicatio
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