Parts of the Nervous System
Name the 2 parts of the nervous system
central and peripheral nervous systems
How many lobes are in the cerebrum
4
How many parts of the brain are there
3
What body structure protects the spinal cord
vertebrae
How many pairs of spinal nerves are there?
31
How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?
12
Name the side of the brain that controls numbers and scientific skills
Left
These cells support the needs of the neuron
Neuroglial cells
Name the 2 types of nerve cells
Neuron and neuroglial cells
Which nerve cell is bigger, Neuron or Neuroglial
Neuron
This is the largest part of the brain
Cerebrum
The part of the neuron where protein synthesis occurs
Nucleus
What does the myelin sheath do
helps the message travel faster
This area on the neuron is where the impulse originates
Axon hillock
This nerve cell can multiply and divide
Neuroglial
This part of the brainstem controls breathing
Pons
How long is the spinal cord
18 inches
A person has a stroke on the right side. Which side are their deficits on
left
Which part of the autonomic nervous system prepares you for fight or flight
Sympathetic Nervous System
Which part of the autonomic nervous system is known as the "rest and digest" system
Parasympathetic nervous system
This part of the brain controls coordination
Cerebellum
This part of the brainstem is where messages cross
Medulla oblongata
These nerve cells form the myelin sheath in the peripheral nervous system
Schwann Cells
These nerve cells form the myelin sheath in the central nervous system
Oligodendrocytes
An Autoimmune disorder that attacks the myelin sheath in the central nervous system
Multiple Sclerosis