1. Nervous System 7 th Grade

2. What does your body do in the following situations? Touch a hot stove? Get bit by a dog? Chased by a dinosaur?

3. What are some things that your nervous system does on a daily basis in your life? Tells you if it’s hot or cold outside Lets you analyze smells like a fresh baked pizza or cookies Allows you to listen to music on your Ipod

4. So…..what is the main function of the nervous system? Regulate body systems and respond to the environment. This includes – Responding to stimuli (environment) – Maintaining homeostasis

5. Pictures of Nervous System

6. What is the structure of the Nervous System? 1.Neurons – smallest level & are found everywhere in your body 2.Spinal Cord 3.Brain

7. Activity Turn to the person next to you and share a situation where your nervous system would have to send a signal for you to do something. – Example: Touching a hot iron