The organ which controls responses to the internal and external environments.

The part of the brain responsible for conscious thoughts and responses.

The part of the brain responsible for conscious movement.

The part of the brain responsible for unconscious control of the body.

The human brain

Biology

The human nervous system

Neurones and synapses

Human reaction time: practical

The structure and function of a reflex arc

The human eye

Common defects of the human eye

Pupils will learn how hormones and glands of the human endocrine system enable us to coordinate and control changes in our bodies.

Pupils learned how substances essential for chemical reactions in living cells, and the products of the reactions, are transported into, around and out of the human body, and the implications of surface area:volume ratio.

This unit explores the structure and function of the nervous system, including the CNS, reflex arcs, and the eye. It covers brain structure, common eye defects, and the challenges in treating nervous system damage. It also addresses ethical considerations.

Coordination and control: the human nervous system

The human brain is made up of billions of {{}}.

True of false? The right side of the brain controls the right side of the body.

Match the label to the part of the brain.

Which unconscious processes does the brain control?

Which part of the brain is responsible for conscious movement including balance and coordination.

Which part of the brain is responsible for consciousness?

What does the central nervous system include?

Which type of neurone carries a nerve impulse from the brain to an effector?

How does a message travel down a neurone?

True or false? The brain is involved in the initial response of the reflex arc.

Starter Quiz

What are nerve cells called?