Cerebellum: Coordinates muscular activities and maintains equilibrium.
Medulla Oblongata: Controls involuntary actions like heart rate and breathing.
Hypothalamus: Plays a major role in maintaining homeostasis.
Spinal Cord: The spinal cord is the continuation of the medulla oblongata, protected by the vertebral column and meninges. It contains both white and grey matter and coordinates various movements.
Reflex Actions: Reflex actions are accidental and involuntary responses towards stimuli. The reflex arc is the pathway of impulses in a reflex action, and some reflexes are controlled by the spinal cord (spinal reflexes), while others are controlled by the cerebrum (cerebral reflexes).
Autonomic Nervous System: The autonomous nervous system controls activities beyond the conscious level. It consists of the sympathetic system and the parasympathetic system.
Maintaining Nervous System Health: A healthy nervous system is crucial for normal body activities. Care should be taken to maintain its health.
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