The nervous system and senses
How receptors, nerves, the spinal cord and the brain detect and respond to changes inside and outside the body.
7 minutes · 6 stops · School tour
- The central nervous system
The brain and spinal cord form the central nervous system. The spinal cord carries messages between brain and body and handles simple reflexes on its own.
- Peripheral nerves
- Detecting light
- Processing vision
- Responding
- Automatic control