brain
The brain stem includes...?
The medulla, pons, and midbrain.
How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?
There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves?
What is the fatty layer that nuerons are wrapped in?
myelin sheath
Name 3 parts of a neuron.
axon, nucleus, dendrite
What is the job of the spinal cord?
carry information to and from the brain.
Which of the cranial nerves is involved in the blinking reflex?
oculomotor
What are the main 3 functions of the CNS?
Sensory input, motor output, and processing
Name the first 3 cranial nerves that come to mind.
oculomotor, vagus, and hypoglossal
What are the 4 lobes of the brain?
Frontal, Temporal, Parietal, and Occipital lobes.
How many cranial nerves are strictly motor nerves?
4
How does the nervous system control breathing?
Through the brainstem (pons and medulla) automatically regulates breathing
What is the job of the Frontal Lobe?
The Frontal Lobe controls motor functions, personality, planning, and decision making.
Which cranial nerve is involved in tear production and keeping the eyes lubricated?
facial
What is the main organ in the CNS?
Brain
What makes up 75% of the brain?
Water
Which nerve is involved in affecting the heart rate?
Vagus
Name 3 diseases or disorders that affect the nervous system.
examples include Multiple sclerosis, stroke, meningitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and more