Structure
Ilnesses
Function
Fuction
100
What is the central nervous system made up of?
Spinal cord and brain!
100
Define CTE
A progressive degenerative brain disease, which is common in NFL players.
100
What's the function of the lymphatic system?
Picks up leaked lymph and returns it to the heart!
100
What is the purpose of the cerebral spinal fluid?
Fluid and tissue insulate the brain and spinal cord.
200
Where are the lymph vessels located?
Intertwined in the capillaries of the circulatory system!
200
What is the disease that results in an accumulation of fluid under the skin?
Edema!
200
What's the function of the sensory and motor neurons- how do they connect?
Sensory neurons are activated by receptors that send signals to your spinal cord which sends signals to your motor neurons to enforce movement.
200
What is a function of a neuron?
Gather and transmit electrochemical signals
300
What is the membrane that protects the brain and spinal cord?
Meninges!
300
How does paralysis occur?
When the motor nerve pathway is broken!
300
What is the temporal lobe in charge of?
Long-term memory, comprehension, speech, and sound!
300
What do the tonsils do?
Lymph nodes that filter out bacteria and foreign pathogens
400
What lymphatic node is located underneath your sternum?
Thymus! Woo hooo
400
What disease occurs when the legs swell due to congestive heart failure?
Weeping legs!
400
What is the spleen in charge of?
Clears worn-out blood cells and other foreign bodies from the bloodstream to fight infection.
400
What is the purpose of the medulla?
Vitals involuntary signs such as heart beating and breathing!
500
Name all parts of the brain- there are 6!
500
What procedure is performed to diagnose nervous system illnesses?
Lumbar punctures!
500
What is the autonomic system in PNS?
This part controls all of your body organs and controls involuntary movements.
500
How many neurons does the brain, spinal cord and nerves consist of?
100 billion