1. The Nervous System Your bodies control center

2. Function Allows the brain to communicate (send and receive messages) with all other organs in the body. Allows the brain to communicate (send and receive messages) with all other organs in the body.

3. What makes up the Nervous system ? Central Nervous System (CNS) Central Nervous System (CNS) Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

4. Central Nervous System Brain: sends/receives messages Brain: sends/receives messages Spinal Cord: Long bundle of nerves which relay messages to and from the brain Spinal Cord: Long bundle of nerves which relay messages to and from the brain

5. Peripheral Nervous System The PNS is made up of the nerves that branch out from the spinal cord and allow messages to reach all parts of the body The PNS is made up of the nerves that branch out from the spinal cord and allow messages to reach all parts of the body

6. Problems Head injuries kill brain cells Head injuries kill brain cells Spinal cord injury Spinal cord injury Nerve inflammation (“pinched nerve”) Nerve inflammation (“pinched nerve”) Diseases unrelated to injuries can also attack the nervous system. Diseases unrelated to injuries can also attack the nervous system. Examples: Brain Tumor, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s Disease

7. Care SLEEP: your NS needs rest and sleep to function properly. SLEEP: your NS needs rest and sleep to function properly. AVOID ALCOHOL & DRUGS: Alcohol and many other drugs may destroy brain cells and interfere with clear thought and emotional stability. AVOID ALCOHOL & DRUGS: Alcohol and many other drugs may destroy brain cells and interfere with clear thought and emotional stability. PLAY SAFELY: Wear appropriate safety helmets and equipment. PLAY SAFELY: Wear appropriate safety helmets and equipment. SAFETY BELT: Click it whenever you are in a moving vehicle. SAFETY BELT: Click it whenever you are in a moving vehicle.