Neurons
Brain
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Disorders
100
Microscopic nerve cells that make up the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
Neurons
100
Largest part of human brain, responsible for:
- Thought
- Language
- Senses
- Memory
- Voluntary Movement
Cerebrum
100
The central nervous system (CNS) contains the:
Brain and Spinal Cord
100
What does the peripheral nervous system include?
Nerves
100
A loss of sensation and movement of part of the body due to an injury of the spinal cord or brain.
Paralysis
200
Part of a neuron - has nucleus
Cell Body
200
Controls voluntary muscle movement.
Frontal Lobe
200
Column of nerves from the brain to the tailbone - protected by vertebrae of the spine.
Spinal Cord
200
Visible bindles of axons and dendrites that extend from the brain and spinal cord to all other parts of the body.
Nerves
200
A temporary disturbance of the brain's ability to function due to a hard blow to the head. Think football, fall, MVC, etc.
Concussion
300
Part of a Neuron - fibers that receive messages from other neurons
Dendrites
300
Interprets pain, touch, heat, and cold.
Parietal Lobe
300
What is the spinal cord responsible for? What is the fluid that resides in the spinal cord?
Conducting impulses between the brain and the rest of the body.
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
300
Type of Nerve: Carry messages from body to brain (pain, temperature pressure)
Sensory or Afferent Nerves
300
A disease that causes the brain to not produce enough of the neurotransmitters that transmit messages from the brain to the muscle.
Parkinson's
400
Part of a Neuron - fibers that send messages to other neurons
Axons
400
At the base of the brain, responsible for: breathing, swallowing, heart beat, and blood pressure
Brain Stem
400
List the 3 layers of the meninges:
dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater
400
Type of Nerve: Carries messages from brain to body to respond.
Motor or Efferent Nerves
400
A gradual shrinking of the neurons in the cerebrum.
Alzheimer's
500
The gap between neurons is called the _________ and the messages are sent via chemicals called __________.
Synapse, Neurotransmitters
500
Double Jeopardy!
1. Controls eyesight
2. Central language area for speech understanding and comprehension/learning
1. Occipital Lobe
2. Temporal Lobe
500
What are the parts of the brain that make up the diencephalon?
Thalamus and Hypothalamus
500
Brain Buster!
Name 2 nerves from the peripheral nervous system:
Cranial
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Sacral
Radial
Median
Ulnar
Sciatic
Tibial
Peroneal
500
Double Jeopardy! What disorder is happening in this photo?
What does the acronym "F.A.S.T" stand for?
Stroke or CVA
F - Face (uneven, asymmetrical)
A - Arm (one arm hanging down, weakness)
S - Speech (slurred speech)
T - Time (call 911!)