CNS
Parts of the System
Parts of the Brain
Problems of Nervous System
Care for Nervous System
100
The brain is compared to a
What is a computer
100
The brain weighs about ___ pounds
What is 3
100
Heartbeat, Breathing, blood pressure and digestion are controlled by ________ _________
What is Brain Stem
100
Brain being shaken and striking the inside of skull is a result of ______________
What is TBI or Traumatic brain injury
100
True or False : Seat belts should only be worn when the car is moving really fast
What is False
200
Specialized nerve cells are also known as
What is Neurons
200
The spinal cord is a column of nerve tissue about ___ in long
What is 18
200
The_________ is the largest portion of the brain. It controls the senses, movement of muscles, thinking and speech.
What is Cerebrum
200
__________ a condition in which a small area of brain is damaged and results in seizures, along with episodes of uncontrollable muscle activity.
What is Epilepsy
200
________ can destroy brain cells and interfere with thoughts, emotions, and judgement
What is Drugs
300
Your body's message and control center
What is Nervous Ssytem
300
The brain contains about 100 __________ neurons
What is billion
300
The cerebellum controls ___________ and _____________
What is Balance and Coordination
300
Abnormal growth of tissue that kills normal neurons around it. It is also called brain cancer
What is Brain Tumor
300
True or False: A durag or scarf will suffice as head protection if riding a bike or rollerblading.
What is False a Helmet is needed
400
CNS includes _________and __________ PNS includes __________ that connect to all parts of the body
What is Brain and spinal cord/ Nerves
400
True or False: The spinal cord is protected by the vertebrae
What is True
400
_____inges are membranes that cover brain and spinal cord (Three letter word)
What is Men
400
True or false: Multiple Sclerosis is a degenerative disease meaning it becomes worst over time
What is True
400
Getting plenty of ________ is important
What is Rest
500
Impulses go through the body at Seeds of _______
What is 248MPH
500
The brain controls involuntary (no conscious control) movements that start with H and R
What is Heartbeat and respiration
500
The brain is protected by the _____
What is SKULL
500
True or False: Spinal cord injuries can not lead to serious problems such as paralysis or pinched nerves.
What is False
500
The brain develops from _____ to _______
What is Back to front
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