https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb en-us 2023-02-28 02:23:17 UTC 2023-02-28 02:51:55 UTC hello@padlet.com vm14531 https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497294911 The part of your nervous system that controls involuntary actions, such as the beating of your heart]]> 2023-02-28 02:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497294911 vm14531 https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497296171 The organ inside the head that controls all body functions of a human being. Made up of billions of nerve cells, the brain is protected by the cranium]]> 2023-02-28 02:27:12 UTC https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497296171 vm14531 https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497297252 The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord: The brain controls how we think, learn, move, and feel. The spinal cord carries messages back and forth between the brain and the nerves that run throughout the body.]]> 2023-02-28 02:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497297252 vm14531 https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497297999 The portion of the brain in the back of the head between the cerebrum and the brain stem. The cerebellum controls balance for walking and standing, and other complex motor functions.]]> 2023-02-28 02:29:41 UTC https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497297999 vm14531 https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497299140 The fluid that flows around the hollow spaces of the brain and spinal cord, and between two of the meninges (the thin layers of tissue that covers the brain and spinal cord).]]> 2023-02-28 02:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497299140 vm14531 https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497300277  The largest part of the brain. It is divided into two halves called the cerebral hemispheres. Areas within the cerebrum control muscle functions and also control speech, thought, emotions, reading, writing, and learning.]]> 2023-02-28 02:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497300277 vm14531 https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497301565 The bottom-most part of your brain. Its location means it's where your brain and spinal cord connect, making it a key conduit for nerve signals to and from your body. ]]> 2023-02-28 02:34:27 UTC https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497301565 vm14531 https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497302500 The three thin layers of tissue that covers and protect the brain and spinal cord.]]> 2023-02-28 02:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497302500 vm14531 https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497303768 The forward-most portion of the brainstem and is associated with vision, hearing, motor control, sleep and wakefulness. ]]> 2023-02-28 02:37:24 UTC https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497303768 vm14531 https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497304348  A bundle of fibers that receives and sends messages between the body and the brain. The messages are sent by chemical and electrical changes in the cells that make up the nerves.]]> 2023-02-28 02:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497304348 vm14531 https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497305543 The nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord, and a complex network of nerves. This system sends messages back and forth between the brain and the body. ]]> 2023-02-28 02:39:46 UTC https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497305543 vm14531 https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497306980 The part of the nervous system that slows the heart, dilates blood vessels, decreases pupil size, increases digestive juices, and relaxes muscles in the gastrointestinal tract.]]> 2023-02-28 02:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497306980 vm14531 https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497308049 Neurons are the fundamental unit of the nervous system that receive and transmit signals to different parts of the body.]]> 2023-02-28 02:43:02 UTC https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497308049 vm14531 https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497309646 The peripheral nervous system is a network of nerves that runs throughout the head, neck, and body. It carries messages to and from the central nervous system.]]> 2023-02-28 02:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497309646 vm14531 https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497311612 Part of the central nervous system, located at the base of the brain, is between the medulla oblongata and the midbrain. It is part of the brainstem. The pons contains nuclei that relay signals from the forebrain to the cerebellum, along with nuclei that deal primarily with sleep, respiration, swallowing & hearing.]]> 2023-02-28 02:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497311612 vm14531 https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497312481 The somatic nervous system is a component of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of the body movements via the use of skeletal muscles.]]> 2023-02-28 02:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497312481 vm14531 https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497313698  A column of nerve tissue that runs from the base of the skull down the center of the back. It carries signals between the brain and the rest of the body.]]> 2023-02-28 02:49:42 UTC https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497313698 vm14531 https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497314724 The part of the nervous system that increases heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, and pupil size. It also causes blood vessels to narrow and decreases digestive juices.]]> 2023-02-28 02:50:50 UTC https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497314724 vm14531 https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497315575 A ventricle is one of two large chambers toward the bottom of the heart that collect and expel blood towards the peripheral beds within the body and lungs.]]> 2023-02-28 02:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/vm14531/1z88ydatg5u66oxb/wish/2497315575