Notes: The Nervous SystemPg. 24

Human Body Systems

What do you notice about this diagram?Does anything surprise you?

3 parts of the brain1. 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

Broca’s Area & Language

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k8JwC1L9_k

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFGmCRc0njk

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