THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. The Control Center of the Body  The nervous system is your body's control center  Carries messages to and from your brain and the. - ppt download

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Parts of the Nervous System  Neurons  Cells that make up your nervous system  They send and receive messages to and from brain.  Central Nervous System (CNS)  Made up of the brain and spinal cord  Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)  Made up of nerves that connect the CNS to all parts of the body  Brain  Is the command center of the nervous system  Spinal Cord  Long bundle of neurons that sends messages to and from the brain.
 Controls senses  Smell, touch, hearing, tasting, and sight  Controls breathing  Controls thoughts and movements  Nervous system can be harmed or permanently damaged by alcohol use..
 Central Nervous System (CNS)  Made up of the brain and spinal cord  Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)  Made up of nerves that connect the CNS to all parts of the body  Brain  Is the command center of the nervous system  Spinal Cord  Long bundle of neurons that sends messages to and from the brain..
 A spinal cord injury can lead to paralysis.  This means you cannot move some parts of your body.  A brain injury can cause brain damage, loss of memory, and loss of some physical abilities  Example would be tying you shoes.
 Other disorders are  Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and epilepsy.
 There are vaccines that can protect you from this..
 Some other drugs can harm the part of the brain that helps control:  Breathing, heart rate, and sleeping.  Some drugs can harm your nervous system so much that you start imagining objects or lights that aren’t really there  hallucinating..
 Eat nutritious foods  Make sure you get enough rest  Don’t dive into shallow water  Get a spotter when lifting heavy weights.