BRAIN
What does the brain do?
The brain controls our thoughts, feelings, movement, learning, and memory. It also controls less obvious functions like digestion and heart rate.
What are the parts of the nervous system?
The nervous system is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
what are tumors
Abnormal growths in the brain can interfere with its function and cause symptoms such as headaches, seizures, and paralysis.
is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects memory, thinking, and behavior
Alzheimer's disease
a group of mental health conditions characterized by excessive worry, fear, and nervousness that can interfere with daily life.
Anxiety disorders
What are neurons?
Neurons are cells that process information, store memories, and communicate.
Name the system that controls every activity that you do?
Nervous system
These occur when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, causing damage to brain cells.
Vascular diseases
is a chronic, autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system
Multiple sclerosis
is a condition characterized by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure in activities
Depression
What part of the brain controls emotions?
the limbic system
Which nerves are attached to the brain and emerge from the skull?
cranial nerves
These conditions involve the gradual breakdown of brain cells, leading to progressive cognitive function and movement decline.
Neurodegenerative diseases
is a progressive, inherited neurodegenerative disorder that affects the brain and nervous system.
Huntington's disease
a chronic mental health condition characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels.
Bipolar disorder
How does the brain develop throughout life? What factors can influence brain development?
genetics, nutrition, environment, experiences, and stress levels
the part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movement and sensory input.
The somatic nervous system
A condition characterized by recurrent seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Epilepsy
a condition where the median nerve, which runs from the forearm through the wrist and into the hand, becomes compressed.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
a chronic mental illness characterized by significant disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotions, and behaviors.
Schizophrenia
how do different brain regions interact to create complex behaviors
by forming intricate neural networks where specialized areas process specific information, then communicate with each other through coordinated signals
How is the central nervous system protected?
a combination of the skull and vertebrae bones, three layers of membranes called the meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid
A neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, balance, and coordination.
Parkinson's Disease
is a temporary paralysis of the facial muscles, affecting one side of the face. It is caused by damage to the facial nerve
Bell's palsy
a mental health condition characterized by intrusive and unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder