Nervous Control

• The Central Nervous System is made up of the brain and spinal cord.
• The Cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and is responsible for higher functions such as intelligence, memory, language, and consciousness.
• The Cerebellum is responsible for motor control and balance.
• The Medulla is the most primitive part of the brain and is responsible for the automatic functions of the body.
• Receptors are specialized cells that detect stimuli and send signals to the brain.
• Sensory Neurons: Neurons that carry impulses from the sensory organs to the CNS
• Motor Neurons: Neurons that carry impulses from the CNS to the effectors.
• Synapses are the junctions between neurons that allow the transmission of information.
• A Reflex Action is an automatic response to a stimulus that does not involve the conscious part of the brain.
• A Reflex Arc is a series of neurons that are activated by a stimulus and produce a response
• An Inter Neuron is a neuron that connects two neurons in a neural network.