Nervous system

• Consists of brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves.
• Structure/function: is a network of nerves that carry messages around the body, allowing us to interact successfully and safely with our environment.
• It is protected by bones and fluid
• Nervous tissue is made up of special cells called neurons which are found in brain, spinal cord and nerves.
• The structure enables communication by sending info around your body by conducting electrical signals (electrical impulses. Injured neurons in central nervous system do not easily regenerate.