Getting on my nerves
The nervous system is separated by 2 main divisions
CNS (Central Nervous System) and PNS (Peripheral Nervous System)
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What did the doctor say to the man who had an elephant sitting on his brain?
It looks like you have a lot on your mind
This structure is responsible for sensory relay/homeostasis.
HINT: It includes thalamus and hypothalamus
Diencephalon
What is the purpose of cerebrospinal fluid?
To CUSHION and PROTECT the brain and spinal cord
The Central Nervous System is made up of the ________ and _________.
Brain and Spinal Cord
GREY MATTER is located where in a spinal cord cross-section?
Inside
This structure is responsible for Thinking, memory, language, emotions, voluntary movement.
HINT: It is the LARGEST part of the brain
Cerebrum
WHITE MATTER is located where in a spinal cord cross-section?
Outside
This structure is responsible for Balance, posture, coordination, motor learning
Cerebellum
This system includes nerves that connect the CNS to the rest of the body.
HINT: MAILMAN
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
This structure is responsible for relaying signals; helps regulate breathing rhythm and sleep
Pons
What is a meninge?
A covering that provides protection around the brain and spinal cord
This structure helps maintain homeostasis
Hypothalamus
This structure relays sensory information to the cerebral cortex
thalamus
The brainstem includes which THREE structures?
midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata
The bundle of nerve roots below the end of the spinal cord is called the?
Cauda equina
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What is the the flow of REFLEX?
Stimulus -> Receptor -> Sensory neuron -> Spinal cord integration -> Motor neuron -> Effector
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What is the FLOW of INFORMATION?
sensory receptor -> afferent (sensory) neuron -> CNS -> efferent (motor) neuron -> effector
This structure is responsible for vital involuntary functions such as breathing, heart rate, swallowing
Medula Oblongata
What are the THREE meninges?
dura, arachnoid, pia