Homeroom Read or complete any missing assignments!
Jan 13, 2016
HomeroomRead or complete any missing assignments!
Warm-upComplete the “Body’s Communication” worksheet in your notebook.
*DO NOT WRITE ON THE WORKSHEET.
Write the Stimuli in your notebook, then write how you would respond to each one.
Nervous SystemStimulus: Change to your environment that you react to.
Could be any of your 5 senses
Central Nervous System
Consists of the brain and spinal cordCommunicates with the rest of the
nervous system through electrical signals sent through nerve cells.
NeuronNerve cellsBrain contains at least 10 billion
Spinal CordMain pathway for informationConnects the brain and nerves
throughout the body.
31 pairs of nerves extend from the spinal cord.
It weighs a little over a pound 17 inches long
Peripheral Nervous System
Nerves found throughout the bodySensory Nerves: receive information
from the environment (hot or cold)Motor Nerves: send signals to your
muscles that allow you to moveVoluntary and involuntary!
Autonomic vs. Voluntary
Autonomic: controls the movement of the heart, the smooth muscles in the stomach, the intestines, and the glands.
Voluntary: Monitors movement that can be controlled consciously.
Parts of the BrainFrontal Lobe
Located in the front of the brain which controls
creativityproblem solvingintellect coordination
Parts of the BrainParietal Lobe Located behind the frontal lobe, it focuses on
ComprehensionVisual functionsLanguageReading
Parts of the BrainTemporal Lobe The temporal lobe is located on the
sides of the brain. Also referred as the “temporal”. This lobe controls all visual and auditory memories. It includes areas that help manage some
SpeechHearing capabilitiesLanguage
Parts of the BrainOccipital Lobe
The optical lobe is located in the back of the head. It helps to control vision.
Cell Phone ArticleAnswer the following questions in SIN
after reading the article1. How many minutes a day do most
people spend using their phone?2. Why is it important to increase your
distance from the phone while using it?
3. Name the 5 ways that cell phone effect your health and a summary of each one.
Nervous System Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqk1wEYh
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Bill Nye the Science Guy and the Brain