Central Nervous System
Brain
Spinal Cord
Center of Thoughts
Sensory Organs
Eyes
Nose
Ears
Tongue
Skin
Pressure||Touch||Temperature
Sound||Balance
Light
Smell
Taste
interprets information from the sensory organs
Control over Body Movement
Communicates between the body and the brain
Parts of The Brain
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Brainstem
It is the largest part of the brain and is composed of right and left hemispheres. It performs higher functions like interpreting touch, vision and hearing, as well as speech, reasoning, emotions, learning, and fine control of movement.
It is located under the cerebrum. Its function is to coordinate muscle movements, maintain posture, and balance.
It acts as a relay center connecting the cerebrum and cerebellum to the spinal cord. It performs many automatic functions such as breathing, heart rate, body temperature, wake and sleep cycles, digestion, sneezing, coughing, vomiting, and swallowing.
Citations
“How the Spinal Cord Works.” Reeve Foundation, 2020, www.christopherreeve.org/living-with-paralysis/health/how-the-spinal-cord-works.
“Anatomy of the Human Brain.” Mayfieldclinic.Com, 2018, mayfieldclinic.com/pe-anatbrain.htm.
Lobes
Fronatal Lobe
Temporal Lobe
Parietal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
Interprets vision (color, light, movement)
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Interprets language, words
Sense of touch, pain, temperature (sensory strip)
Interprets signals from vision, hearing, motor, sensory and memory
Spatial and visual perception
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Personality, behavior, emotions
Judgment, planning, problem solving
Speech: speaking and writing (Broca’s area)
Body movement (motor strip)
Intelligence, concentration, self awareness
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Understanding language (Wernicke’s area)
Memory
Hearing
Sequencing and organization