Welcome to the first ever fully substantive class.
On this website you will find the full explanation of a few paragraphs combined. It's definatly a great way to study and see how well you know this chapter about the nervous system.
You will find a short 'knowlegde' clip. In this clip i will explain the topic a little further and be your guide line.
So what is the goal of todays lesson:
- At the end of this class you know in what parts our nervous system can be devided
- At the end of this class you know in what parts our central nervous system can be devided
- At the end of this class you know in what parts our brain can be devided
- At the end of this class you know what the main function the cerebrum, the cerebellum and the brainstem have.
Goodluck x
Knowledge clip
The Nervous System
The human body is an extraordinary creation with numerous intricate systems working together to keep us alive and functioning. One of the most important systems is the nervous system. Comprising the brain, spinal cord, and a vast network of nerves, the nervous system serves as the body's communication highway, allowing us to sense, process information, and respond to the world around us. Today we will delve into the fascinating world of the nervous system and explore its key components and functions.
In the previous article, we learned about the nervous system as a whole, including the brain, spinal cord, and the vast network of nerves. Now, let's focus on a crucial component of the nervous system known as the peripheral nervous system. Comprised of nerves that extend beyond the brain and spinal cord, the peripheral nervous system connects the central nervous system to the rest of the body
The Key players in the Brain
The brain, the command center of our body, is a fascinating organ with different parts that work together to ensure our survival and enable us to interact with the world. In this article, we will explore the functions of three major parts of the brain: the cerebellum, cerebrum, and brain stem. Understanding their roles will help us appreciate the complexities of our brain's functioning.
Cerebrum
Cerebrum: The cerebrum is the largest and most prominent part of the brain. It is divided into two parts, the left and right, and is responsible for many higher functions, including thinking, problem-solving, memory, language, and sensory processing. The cerebrum is what makes us uniquely human, enabling us to learn, communicate, and engage in diffecult tasks.
Cerebellum
Cerebellum: The cerebellum, located at the back of the brain, plays a vital role in coordinating our movements, balance, and posture. It receives information from various sensory systems, such as the eyes, ears, and muscles, and uses this information to fine-tune our motor skills. Whether we are riding a bike, playing a musical instrument, or typing on a keyboard, the cerebellum helps us perform precise and coordinated movements. It also contributes to our ability to adapt and learn new motor skills.
Brain Stem
BrainStem: The brain stem is the oldest part of the brain, located at the base of the skull. It connects the brain to the spinal cord and controls essential functions necessary for our survival, such as breathing, heart rate, and digestion. It also serves as a relay center, transmitting information between the brain and the rest of the body. Additionally, the brain stem regulates our sleep-wake cycles and maintains overall arousal and consciousness. Despite its relatively small size, the brain stem is indispensable imported bodily functions.
Spinal Cord
The spinalcord is a vital part of the central nervous system that plays a important role in transmitting messages between the brain and the rest of the body.
Structure:
The spinal cord is cylindrical in shape and protected by the bony structures of the vertebral column, which consists of individual vertebrae stacked on top of each other.
Function
Function:
Communication Highway: The primary function of the spinal cord is to make a pathway between the brain and the body. Sensory neurons carry information from various parts of the body to the spinal cord, where it is then given to the brain for processing. Motor neurons, on the other hand, transmit signals from the brain to muscles, allowing us to move and carry out various actions.
Reflex Actions: The spinal cord also plays a crucial role in reflex actions, which are rapid and involuntary responses to stimuli. When you touch something hot, for example, sensory neurons in your skin send a signal to the spinal cord, bypassing the brain. In response, the spinal cord quickly sends a message to motor neurons, causing your muscles to contract and move your hand away from the heat source. This rapid reflex action occurs without conscious thought and helps protect our bodies from potential harm.
Spinal cord injury
Watch the youtube video about Brooke her spinal injury and how it happened. Read the questions below and answer after watching the video
Being stormed with all this information can be very overwhelming. In my classes I have already introduced mindmapping, but most of the times we have done it with the whole class or in groups. Today you are going to do it yourself ( and i also believe that YOU can do it ;)! )
If you click on the word 'mindmap' here below it will direct you to a site that allows you to make mindmaps very easily. I will explain how to use the mindmap with the following pictures.
You will see a bubble with 'start here'. In this bubble you will write the first word/important sentens. Today we talked about the nervous system. So you will write nervous system. You are going to add another bubble that connect and can be linked to your first MAIN bubble. To start a bubble you tap the right side of your laptop or mouse. By clicking this the options will pop up.
When thinking of a bubble that can be linked. You can think of our main subject; the nervous system. Than think a little further....hmm in what parts could i devide the nervous system..
Step 3:
You can connect the following bubbles with an arrow. You will be able to do this by clicking with the right corner of your pad/mouse on the bubble and a few options will pop up.You see an arrow appear and thats what you'll click on. Make sure that your arrows point to the right direction.
When you are done with your mindmap save it as a picture (jpg) or make a screenshot. Upload this screenshot on Magister. (Leermiddelen -> Biology -> Wikiwijs mindmap)
Het arrangement The nervous system is gemaakt met
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Kennisnet. Wikiwijs is hét onderwijsplatform waar je leermiddelen zoekt,
maakt en deelt.
Auteur
Nilab Sediqhi
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Toelichting
In this paragraph we're going to look at the overal nervous system and in what two parts it can be categorised; The central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The functions of these categories will be discussed.
In this paragraph we're going to look at the overal nervous system and in what two parts it can be categorised; The central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The functions of these categories will be discussed.
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