Biological and Physical Sciences Nervous System
Objective Identify the nerve cell, transmission, central and peripheral nervous systems in relation of Public Health.
OVERVIEW Nerve Cells Transmission Central Nervous System Peripheral Nervous System
Nerve Cells Neurons The functional unit Has only one axon and can have several dendrites
Nerve Cells Cell Body DendritesAxons
This colored scanning electron micrograph shows the synapses, or connections, between two nerve fibers (in purple) and a nerve cell (yellow). The picture is magnified 10,000 times. Nerve Cells - Synapse Prevents direct crossing to next neuron
Transmission 1. Electrical Impluse 2. Chemical Impluse 3. Neurotransmitter
Central Nervous System BrainCerebrumDiencephalon Brain Stem Cerebellum Spinal column Cerebrospinal fluid Meninges
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System Cranial Spinal Nerves
Peripheral Nervous System Two division Somatic Nervous System Autonomic Nervous System Sympathetic (“Fight or Flight” response) Parasympathetic (“Resting and Digesting”
Division of the Nervous System
Objective Identify the nerve cell, transmission, central and peripheral nervous systems in relation of Public Health.
Summary Nerve Cells Transmission Central Nervous System Peripheral Nervous System
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