Notes: The Nervous System Pg. 24 Human Body Systems What do you notice about this diagram? Does anything surprise you?
3 parts of the brain 1. Cerebrum: Thinking, Processing, Creativity, Problem-solving 2. Cerebellum: Balance & Coordination 3. Medulla (AKA “Brain Stem”): Essential life functions like breathing, heart rate, etc.
Parts of the Cerebrum: lobes
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Question What is the largest organ of the human body?
Skin: The largest organ 3 layers Outer layer is dead skin cells Inner 2 layers are alive, with a blood supply
Sense of Touch: Sensors Our skin can detect 3 changes:
Color-code your brain lobes on the back