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I. Nervous System Intro

     Nervous

     Neurotransmitters

     Peripheral Nervous System

     Central Nervous System

II. The Brain

     Parts of the Brain

     Lobes of the Brain

III. The Endocrine System

     Major Glands

IV. Disorders Introduction

     Nervous System Disorders

     Brain Disorders

     Endocrine System Disorders

Nervous System

The nervous system 

processes thousands of bits 

of information. It makes 

sense of all of this info, and 

decides how the body 

should respond. The brain 

is mainstay of this system, 

and it along with the 

endocrine system controls 

everything we do. 

Neurotransmitters

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Neurons

Neurons contain genetic information, but are 

different from other cells. The many different 

classifications and unique functions set 

neurons apart. They are made up of dendrites 

and axons.

Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters 

are chemicals that 

are triggered by 

electrical impulses in 

the nerves. These 

chemicals carry 

messages to 

subsequent neurons. 

Neurotransmitters 

are how the nerves 

communicate.

Peripheral Nervous System

This system carries 

messages between the 

central nervous system and 

the organs. It can be divided 

into the autonomic nervous 

system and the somatic 

nervous system. These take 

care of a variety of functions, 

including breathing, heart 

rate, and movement.

Central Nervous System

This system is made up of the brain and the 

spinal column. This is where the information 

from the peripheral nervous system is 

organized, prioritized and a response is 

formulated. 

The Brain

The brain is the organ which controls 

everything. It is made up of different 

structures which control different things. It is 

responsible for thought, creativity, language, 

perception, and reasoning, among other 

things. 

Parts of the Brain

I. Hindbrain

   a. Medulla

   b. Reticular Activating System

   c. Pons

   d. Cerebellum

II. Midbrain

   a. Top inch of brain               

stem

III. Forebrain

   a. Limbic System

   b. Hypothalamus

   c. Thalamus

   d. Cerebrum

Lobes of the Brain

1. Frontal Lobe- deals with motor 

functions, creativity, and emotional 

reactions

2. Parietal Lobe- deals with body 

senses, orientation, pain, heat, cold, 

positions, pressure, thinking, reading

3. Occipital Lobe- deals with vision

4. Temporal Lobe- deals with hearing, 

music understanding speech, and 

memory for nonverbal events 

The Endocrine System

The endocrine system 

works in conjunction with 

the nervous system to 

coordinate and control 

bodily functions. What 

separates the endocrine 

system is that it is 

generally used for longer 

lasting control. This 

system uses hormones 

instead of 

neurotransmitters. The 

hormones are produced 

in organs called glands.

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