The Pons is located below the midbrain and in the brainstem. It is responsible for certain eye and auditory reflexes. The midbrain section is located below the Cerebrum at the top of the brainstem. The Hypothalamus also plays a role in the emotions, such as, anger, fear, pleasure, pain, and affection. the hypothalamus – controls and regulates autonomic functions, such as temperature, appetite, water balance, sleep, and blood vessel constriction and dilation.the thalamus – behaves much like a relay station and directs sensory impulses to the Cerebrum.It contains two structures: The thalamus, and the hypothalamus This section is found between the Cerebrum and midbrain. This is the section located in the back of the head below the cerebrum and above the 1st cervical of the neck… It is responsible for muscle coordination, balance, posture and muscle tone. The second section of the brain is the Cerebellum. Occipital – …and the Occipital is primarily responsible for processing visual information from the eyes.

Temporal – The Temporal is primarily responsible for processing auditory information from the ears.

Parietal – The Parietal is primarily responsible for integrating sensory information.

Frontal – The frontal lobe is primarily responsible for reasoning, and thought.

These four lobes are the frontal, the parietal, the temporal, and the occipital. It is divided into two major hemispheres which are the right and left hemisphere and the cerebrum is further divided into four Lobes. These six sections are the Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Diencephalon, the Mid-brain, Pons, and the Medulla Oblongata. The Central Nervous System is made up of two major structures.Īs most people know, the brain is found within the cranium or skull and there are six main sections among other structures within it. We’ll explore the peripheral later but first let’s look at the central nervous system.

The central nervous system, and the peripheral nervous system. Now the Nervous System is actually split into two parts. It enables the Body to respond and adapt to changes that occur both inside and outside the body. The basic purpose is to coordinate all of the activities of the body. To begin, let’s look at the primary function of The Nervous System. This ability is known as “Consciousness or “Intelligence”. This feature distinguishes and sets the Human species apart from the rest of creation. What makes this organ unique is that within it lies the ability for Humans to know oneself. The “GREAT” and mighty Nervous System…or The BRAIN as most of us call it. Categories: New Videos Added to CTE Skills Library The Nervous System

The somatic nervous system is