Neuron
Another name for a nerve cell is ________.
neuron
Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for processing sensory information such as touch, temperature, and pain?
Parietal Lobe
______largest and uppermost portion of the brain.
cerebrum
This condition happens when there is violent movement of the brain such as a fall, motor vehicle accident, or injury to the head?
Concussion
The ______ is the core section of the neuron.
Cell body
The ability to recognize faces is mainly associated with which lobe?
Occipital Lobe and Temporal Lobes
_____ Made up of 3 parts and it connects your brain and 2 spinal cord.
brain stem
A ____occurs due to the obstruction of blood flow to the brain. This is described as brain cancer, stroke, or skull fracture?
stroke
_________ receive and process signals from the axons of other neurons.
dendrites
Which lobe is most involved in reasoning, problem-solving, and planning?
Frontal Lobe
_____ Coordinating movement/balance.
cerebellum
This condition is characterized by a general decline in cognitive abilities that affects a person's ability to perform everyday activities. Is this Dementia or Hydrocephalus?
Dementia
_______ Sites where signals regain their charge and speed.
Node of Ranvier
Which lobe is primarily responsible for visual processing?
Occipital Lobe
_____Pathway for impulses to travel to and from the brain.
brain stem
Carpal tunnel syndrome affects the nerves of which part of the body?
Wrist
What is the purpose of the nodes of ranvier?
it allows faster conduction of messages.
Name 4 lobes and 1 functions for each lobe.
Frontal
Temporal
Parietal
Occipital
Name 6 structures of the brain.
Diencephalon, Thalamus, Hypothalamus, Cebrum, Corpus Callosum, Brain Step, Midbrain, Pons, Medulla Oblongata, Cerebellum
Name the auto-immune disorder that damages the protective cover around nerves called myelin in your central nervous system. It can cause muscle weakness, vision changes, numbness and memory issues.
multiple sclerosis