Brain
What is the largest part of the brain?
What is the cerebrum!!
Temporary disturbance of the brain’s ability to function
What is a concussion
Chemical substances that regulate the activities of different body cells in the bloodstream
What are neurotransmitters
The molecule also known as blood sugar, the energy and fuel for the body
What is glucose
How many neurons does the human have?
What is Billions
3 ways to take care of the nervous system and PREVENT issues.
What is wearing a helmet/seatbelt, SLEEP, avoid high risk diving
A bruise in the brain that may cause swelling, can also cause a coma
What is a contusion
Hormone released in pregnant females; stimulates uterine muscles during childbirth
What is oxytocin
The hormone that allows uptake of glucose, made by the pancreas
What is Insulin
What lobe of the brain is still forming in teenagers?
What is the frontal lobe
A sudden episode of uncontrolled electrical activity is also known as a (n) ______________
What are the 2 purposes of the Thyroid Glands?
What is
Maintain body heat
Metabolism
__________________ turn into glucose, and uses it for energy for its cells
What are Carbs
The sense of touch is part of which division of the nervous system
What is PNS
Name 3 involuntary functions of the brain stem
What is
Breathing
Heart beat
Eye reflexes
Dilating pupils
Vomiting
Sneezing
Coughing
Name 3 functions/abilities a person with Alzheimer’s disease loses.
What is
Memory
Judgement
daily life tasks
Personality
What is Mrs. Henricksen's Favorite animal?
Dolphin!
Explain what happens to the pancreas and insulin levels in Type 1 Diabetes, and two ways a person can manage their blood sugar levels
What is
The Pancreas produces little to no insulin.
Insulin shots/pump
Good diet, avoiding sugar-rich foods
Name the general purpose of the Nervous System.
What is controls everything we do, think, and feel
Hemispheres of the Brain:
Name 3 characteristics of the left
3 characteristics of the right
What is Left: Language, logic, math, analysis, critical thinking
Right: Imagination, visual thinking, emotions, art
Name 3 characteristics of Alzheimer’s Disease
What is
Uncontrolled Bladder/Bowel
Memory loss
Speech
Communication
Recognizing Family/Friends
Confusion/Poor Judgment
What are the purposes of Gonads in:
Women
Men
What is
Women – Produces ovaries
Men – Produce sperm cells
Name 3 ways people with Type 2 Diabetes can control their blood sugar levels
Exercise, weight loss, controlled diet, medication, avoiding sugar
The part of the brain that controls balance and coordination
What is the cerebellum