MAJOR DIVISIONS

AND PARTS
OF THE NERVOUS
SYSTEM
 1.) CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS)

The CNS serves as the main

processing center for the
entire nervous system. It
consist of two main
components, mainly the:
 A.) BRAIN

This is an organ located

within the skull that
functions as organizer
and distributor of
information for the body.
THE BRAIN HAS THREE MAIN PARTS:

Cerebrum – large, upper part of the brain

that controls activity and thought.
Cerebellum – the part under the cerebrum
that controls posture, balance, and
coordination.
Brain Stem – the part that connects the
brain to the spinal cord and controls
automatic functions such as breathing,
digestion, heart rate, and blood pressure.
 B.) SPINAL CORD

This serves as a channel for

signals between the brain and
the rest of the body, and
controls simple
musculoskeletal reflexes
without input from the brain.
 1.) PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

The PNS connects the

central nervous system
to the organs and limbs.
It has two main divisions:
 A.) SOMATIC NERVOUS SYSTEM

This system is associated with the

voluntary control of body movements
and has two main parts:
Spinal Nerves – the nerves that carry motor
and sensory signals between the spinal cord
and the body.
Cranial Nerves – the nerve fibers that carry
information into and out of the brain stem.
 B.) AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM

This system is associated

with the involuntary control
of body movements and
has two subdivisions:
• Sympathetic – it is activated
when the body is in a dynamic role
or stress. (e.g., increased heart rate
and breathing, dilation of pupil,
sweating, etc.)

• Parasympathetic – it
maintains body functions
and restores the body to
normal or relaxed mode.
BE READY
FOR THE
QUIZ!
1.) It is an organ located
within the skull that
functions as organizer and
distributor of information
for the body.
a.) Brain c.)Cerebrum
b.) Skull d.) Nerves
Fill in the Blanks:
2.) ________– large, upper part of the brain
that controls 3.) ______and 4.) ________.

5.) _______– the part under the cerebrum

that controls 6.)_______, balance, and
7.) ________.

8.) ________– the part that connects the

brain to the spinal cord and controls
9.)_______ _______ such as breathing,
digestion, heart rate, and blood pressure.
TRUE OR FALSE:
Write T if the statement is TRUE and F if the statement is False

10.) The Peripheral Nervous System connects the

central nervous system to the organs and limbs.

11.) Somatic Nervous System is associated with the

involuntary control of the body movements.

12.) Spinal Nerves are the nerves that carry motor and
sensory signals between the spinal cord and the body.

13.) Cranial Nerves carry information into and out of

the cerebrum.
14.) Autonomic Nervous System is associated
with the voluntary control of body movements.

15.) Sympathetic maintains body functions and

restores the body to normal or relaxed mode.

Guide Question:

16-20) What might happen to the human body

if one part of the nervous system fails to carry
out its function properly?
1. A.) BRAIN
2. CEREBRUM
3. ACTIVITY
4. THOUGHT
5. CEREBELLUM
6. POSTURE
7. COORDINATION
8. BRAIN STEM
9. AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS
10. TRUE
11. FALSE – VOLUNTARY
12. TRUE
13. FALSE – BRAIN STEM
14. FALSE – INVOLUNTARY
15. FALSE – PARASYMPATHETIC
16-20.) DEPENDS ON THE ANSWER