
Exploring the Nervous System
5th Grade · Science · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can identify the main parts of the nervous system.
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The nervous system has two main parts: the central nervous system which includes the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system which includes the nerves.
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The brain has three main regions: the hindbrain, the midbrain, and the forebrain.
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The peripheral nervous system (PNS) can be divided into the somatic nervous system which controls skeletal muscles, and the autonomic nervous system which controls internal organs.
