D2: Nervous and endocrine systems — D level

Central nervous system

The brain and spinal cord

Peripheral nervous system

The nerves in the rest of your body

Cerebrum

Where conscious thought happens. The largest part of the brain.

Cerebellum

Controls movement and balance. You are not aware of what it’s doing.

Brain stem

Controls automatic body actions, like breathing, digestion, heart rate, and reflexes. You are not aware of what it’s doing.

Hypothalamus and pituitary gland

Controls homeostasis, like body temperature, hunger, thirst, blood pressure, sleep.

Learn the parts of the nervous system.

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Quiz: Parts of the nervous system

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