Central Nervous System vs Peripheral Nervous System

• Anatomy
• Secondary Education

Central Nervous System vs Peripheral Nervous System

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to differentiate between the Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System.

Introduce the objective of the lesson to the students.

What do you already know about the nervous system?

MEDICAL CASES

Find out what some medical conditions related to PNS especially in UAE and treatment done. 

Medical cases related to PNS

Differences Between CNS and PNS

The Central Nervous System is responsible for processing and coordinating information, while the Peripheral Nervous System is responsible for transmitting information to and from the Central Nervous System.

Highlight the differences between the Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System.

What is the Nervous System?

The nervous system is a complex network of nerves and cells that transmit signals between different parts of the body.

Introduce the nervous system and its function to the students.

CNS VS. PNS

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Peripheral Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System is made up of all the nerves outside of the Central Nervous System. It connects the Central Nervous System to the rest of the body.

Discuss the components and function of the Peripheral Nervous System.

Central Nervous System

The Central Nervous System consists of the brain and spinal cord. It receives and processes information from the body and sends out commands to control body functions.

Discuss the components and function of the Central Nervous System.

Practice time 

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Peripheral Nervous System?

1. To transmit signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
2. To regulate the internal environment of the body.
3. To control thoughts and emotions.
4. To control voluntary movements.

What type of neurons are involved in the Peripheral Nervous System?

1. Motor neurons and autonomic neurons.
2. Sensory neurons and interneurons.
3. Interneurons and motor neurons.
4. Sensory neurons and motor neurons.

What are the two main components of the Peripheral Nervous System?

1. The somatic nervous system and the central nervous system.
2. The sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system.
3. The central nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.
4. The somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.

What is the function of the Peripheral Nervous System?

1. To control involuntary movements.
2. To transmit signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
3. To control voluntary movements.
4. To regulate the internal environment of the body.

Examples of CNS and PNS

The brain and spinal cord are part of the Central Nervous System. The nerves in your fingers and toes are part of the Peripheral Nervous System.

Provide examples of the Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System in the human body.

Review

The Central Nervous System consists of the brain and spinal cord, while the Peripheral Nervous System is made up of all the nerves outside of the Central Nervous System. The Central Nervous System processes information, while the Peripheral Nervous System transmits information to and from the Central Nervous System.

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Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.