Brain
How many cranial never pairs are there?
12 pairs
How many paths does the spinal cord provide to the brain?
two paths
Death in brain cells that occurs when a part of the brain is deprived of oxygen.
Stroke
list the five senses that the nervous system is responsible for?
taste, sight, touch, smell, and hearing
occurs when external force injury which is caused by auto accidents and conflict.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
What is Sympathetic Division
Fight or Flight reaction
what organ does the spinal cord connect to?
Brain
the loss of ability to move or feel parts of the body which may be caused by illness, injury, or poison.
Paralysis
Define nervous system
Master control and communication system of the body
is a milder form of TBI. Common in contact sports
Concussion
allows us to relax and conserve energy.
Parasympathetic
What reflex center is the spinal cord respoinsible for?
reflex center
Causes cognitive impairment and is caused by rapid loss of brain cells.
Alzheimer Disease
What is Somatic Division
The voluntary control of skeletal muscle.
clumps of cells that form in the brain or spinal cord which can be detrimental to the body?
Tumors
Controls heart rate, digestion, pupil dilation, and perspiration
Autonomic Nervous System
Does the spinal cord work independently form the brain?
yes
Causes trembling in hands and legs and can also cause loss of brain cells.
Parkinsons Disease
What is Autonomic Division
the regulation of events that are automatic or involuntary.
what is the most common form of functional disorder in an individaul?
headaces
the action in which a signal is sent through the neurons?
Action Potential
How many spinal nerve pairs are there?
31 pairs
Occurs when myelin sheath around neurons which will harden into sclerosis.
Multiple Sclerosis
What can happen when nerves are damaged?
loss of sensation, motor functions, and cognitive function
What are the three signs of nervous system disorder?
loss of vision, loss of muscle strength, and sever headaces.